Technological Innovations
Scenarios exploring how different technological developments or their timing might have changed history
What If Aberdeen Diversified Beyond Oil Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Aberdeen, Scotland strategically diversified its economy beyond petroleum in the 1980s, potentially transforming the city's resilience to oil market volatility and creating a different model for resource-dependent regions.
What If Academic Publishing Took a Different Path?
Exploring the alternate timeline where academic publishing evolved without commercial publishers dominating the field, fundamentally altering how research is shared, evaluated, and accessed worldwide.
What If Adelaide Developed Different Manufacturing Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Adelaide, South Australia pursued alternative manufacturing policies in the post-war era, potentially transforming Australia's industrial landscape and economic development.
What If African Mobile Banking Emerged in Different Countries?
Exploring the alternate timeline where mobile banking pioneers emerged in different African nations, reshaping the continent's financial landscape and global fintech development.
What If Aging Was Slowed or Reversed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where science discovers a viable method to significantly slow or reverse human aging, fundamentally transforming society, economics, and human potential.
What If Air France Flight 447 Never Crashed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Air France Flight 447 safely completed its journey in 2009, potentially transforming aviation safety, pilot training, and sensor technology development.