01 / Possible futures
THAT COULD
HAPPEN.
How could an unlikely future unfold? Explore the evidence, or an imagined possibility with a humorous twist.
Analysis Evidence, obstacles, and signs to watch. Possible does not always mean likely.
Satire Deliberately fictional or exaggerated for humor. Always clearly labeled.
That Could Happen · Satire
Could Your HOA Declare Independence?
Satire: the extraordinary chain of events that could turn your HOA into an independent country.
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That Could Happen · Analysis
Can the Coronavirus Cause a Second Great Depression?
A question from March 2020: could a global pandemic trigger an economic catastrophe?
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