Technological Innovations
Scenarios exploring how different technological developments or their timing might have changed history
What If The Thresher Submarine Never Sank?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the USS Thresher (SSN-593) avoided its catastrophic 1963 sinking, potentially reshaping submarine safety standards, Cold War naval strategy, and underwater technological development.
What If The Titanic Never Sank?
Exploring the alternate timeline where RMS Titanic completed its maiden voyage safely in 1912, potentially reshaping maritime safety, ocean liner travel, and the cultural legacy of early 20th century transportation.
What If The Tokaimura Nuclear Accident Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Japan's worst nuclear accident prior to Fukushima never occurred, potentially altering the trajectory of nuclear energy in Japan and global attitudes toward nuclear safety.
What If The Transistor Was Never Invented?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the transistor was never developed, dramatically altering the course of computing, telecommunications, and the entire technological landscape of the modern world.
What If The USS Indianapolis Was Never Sunk?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the USS Indianapolis survived its fateful 1945 journey, potentially saving hundreds of lives and altering the final phase of World War II and its aftermath.
What If The Voyager Probes Never Launched?
Exploring the alternate timeline where NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 missions never ventured into the outer solar system, significantly altering our understanding of planetary science and humanity's reach into deep space.