Technological Innovations
Scenarios exploring how different technological developments or their timing might have changed history
What If The James Webb Space Telescope Was Never Built?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the James Webb Space Telescope project was canceled, dramatically altering the course of 21st century astronomy, our understanding of the early universe, and the future of space exploration.
What If The Kursk Submarine Never Sank?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Russian submarine Kursk avoided its catastrophic 2000 disaster, potentially altering Russian military development, NATO-Russia relations, and Vladimir Putin's early presidency.
What If The Kyshtym Disaster Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1957 Soviet nuclear catastrophe at Mayak was prevented, potentially altering the course of the Cold War, nuclear safety practices, and environmental activism in the Soviet Union and beyond.
What If The Large Hadron Collider Had an Accident?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Large Hadron Collider experienced a catastrophic failure during its early operations, dramatically altering scientific research, public perception of high-energy physics, and international scientific collaboration.
What If The Laser Was Never Invented?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the laser technology was never developed, drastically altering the trajectory of modern technology, medicine, communications, and scientific research.
What If The Lion Air Flight 610 Crash Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the catastrophic Boeing 737 MAX crash in Indonesia never occurred, potentially altering the trajectory of aviation safety, Boeing's corporate future, and global aircraft regulation.