Scenarios about 'covid-19'
The global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that emerged in late 2019 and spread worldwide throughout 2020 and beyond. COVID-19 resulted in millions of deaths, unprecedented public health measures including lockdowns and mask mandates, and significant economic disruption, while also accelerating trends in remote work, digital transformation, and vaccine development technologies.
What If New Zealand Closed Its Borders Permanently After COVID?
Exploring the economic, social, and geopolitical consequences if New Zealand maintained strict border controls indefinitely following the COVID-19 pandemic, transforming into an isolated but self-sufficient nation.
What If Jacinda Ardern Never Resigned?
Exploring how New Zealand's political landscape, COVID recovery, and international standing would have evolved if Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had not stepped down in January 2023, reshaping the country's domestic and foreign policy trajectory.
What If Global Pandemic Response Evolved Along Different Lines?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if international approaches to disease control developed differently, transforming public health systems and crisis management.