Alternate Timelines

Economic Changes

Scenarios involving different economic systems, trade patterns, and financial developments

What If Instagram Never Succeeded?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Instagram failed to gain traction, reshaping the landscape of social media, visual culture, and the influencer economy in the digital age.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Iowa Developed Beyond Agriculture Earlier?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Iowa diversified its economy beyond agriculture in the late 19th century, potentially reshaping the Midwest's economic landscape and America's industrial development.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Iqaluit Implemented Different Arctic Development Strategies?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Iqaluit, Nunavut pursued alternative development approaches that balanced Indigenous knowledge with modern infrastructure, potentially transforming northern development across the Arctic.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Israel's Technion Developed Different Military-Civilian Technology Transfer?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Israel's Technion Institute pursued different strategies for military-civilian technology transfer, potentially reshaping Israel's tech economy and global innovation patterns.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Italy's Industrial Districts Developed Different Specializations?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Italy's renowned industrial districts evolved with different regional specializations, potentially transforming the country's economic landscape, global trade position, and cultural identity.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Jacksonville Developed a Stronger Urban Core?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Jacksonville, Florida pursued concentrated downtown development rather than suburban sprawl, transforming it into a vibrant urban center of the American Southeast.

March 22, 2025 Read More →