Technological Innovations
Scenarios exploring how different technological developments or their timing might have changed history
What If Nagoya's Auto Industry Took a Different Direction?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Toyota remained focused on textile machinery rather than automobiles, dramatically reshaping Japan's industrial development and global automotive history.
What If Nairobi Developed Different Tech Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Nairobi made different strategic choices in its technology ecosystem development, potentially transforming Kenya into a dominant global tech hub beyond its current 'Silicon Savannah' status.
What If Nashville Developed Different Music Industry Business Models?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Nashville pioneered artist-friendly business practices in the mid-20th century, fundamentally altering the trajectory of the American music industry, artist rights, and the digital transition.
What If Netflix Never Succeeded?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Netflix failed as a business, radically altering the streaming landscape, entertainment industry, and how content is consumed worldwide.
What If Netflix Never Transitioned to Streaming?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Netflix remained committed to its DVD-by-mail business model instead of pioneering streaming video, fundamentally altering the media landscape of the 21st century.
What If New Orleans Built Different Hurricane Protection Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where New Orleans implemented comprehensive hurricane protection systems decades before Hurricane Katrina, potentially saving the city from its most devastating disaster.