Scenarios about 'innovation economy'
The innovation economy refers to economic systems driven primarily by knowledge, technology, entrepreneurship, and continuous improvement rather than traditional factors like natural resources or mass production. It emerged prominently in the late 20th century as digital technologies, intellectual property, and research-based development became central to national economic competitiveness. In alternate history scenarios, different trajectories of innovation economies often explore how scientific breakthroughs, patent systems, or technological adoption might have reshaped global power balances.
What If STEM Education Was Prioritized Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where STEM education became a national priority in the United States during the 1960s, potentially transforming technological development, economic growth, and global competition throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries.