Imagine a world where your smartphone is a brick, your car is a horse-drawn carriage, and artificial intelligence is a distant dream. This is the world we might be living in if TSMC, the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, never existed.

In this episode, we explore the ripple effects of a world without TSMC, examining the profound implications for the global economy, technological innovation, and even geopolitical stability.

Join us as we unpack the hypothetical scenario of TSMC's absence, uncovering the alternative paths the semiconductor industry might have taken and the potential consequences for our world.

In the third episode of "What If Chronicles", we delve into the fascinating what-if scenario of the Mongols successfully invading Japan. We examine the Mongol Empire's strategies and the reasons for their historical failures. We explore how Japan's political and social structures might have been altered, with the feudal system potentially dismantled and the aristocracy and Samurai class forced to adapt to Mongol rule. Cultural transformations are also on the table, as we discuss the introduction of Mongol culture, customs, and even the possibility of religious shifts. Additionally, we look at the economic and technological advancements that could have occurred, such as Japan's integration into the Mongol trade network and the adoption of Mongol siege technology. We analyze the global geopolitical implications, including Japan becoming a base for further Mongol expansions and the impact on relationships with Korea and China. Finally, we discuss the potential for resistance and rebellion against Mongol rule. Join us as we explore this alternate history and its far-reaching consequences

In this thought-provoking episode of "What If Chronicle" we delve into a fascinating alternate history where China, not European powers, colonizes the Americas. Join us as we explore the hypothetical scenario of the Ming Dynasty expanding its maritime expeditions, encountering Native American tribes, and ultimately clashing with European colonists. We’ll analyze the potential cultural and societal outcomes of this monumental shift, examining how Chinese colonization could have transformed the development of the Americas and altered the global balance of power. What might history look like if China had emerged as the dominant force in the New World? Tune in to explore the ripple effects of this intriguing scenario!

Our first episode explores the complex and controversial history surrounding the U.S. decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, during World War II. It examines the perspectives of key figures involved, including J. Robert Oppenheimer, the "father of the atomic bomb," and analyzes the arguments both for and against the use of these devastating weapons.