For All Mankind Alternate Timeline Explained | Changes 1983 - 1992

The Apple TV+ series For All Mankind operates under the assumption that a sustained space race could have moved technological advancements along at a much faster pace than we experienced in our timeline. In the show’s version of events, the Soviet Union’s space program held onto its lead and landed on the moon first, setting up a series of ripple effects. This video covers Season 2 which occurred in 1983 in the show’s timeline and the time skip before Season 3 which begins in 1992.

For All Mankind’s Alternate History images a timeline where things have improved in many ways. Space exploration has continued uninterrupted and because the Soviet Union didn’t collapse, competition drives innovation. By the early 90s missions to Mars were in the planning stages. Nuclear Fusion has become a source of abundant clean energy by the late 80s and the shift from Fossil Fuels has led to a reversal for Global Warming and less armed conflict in the Middle East.

In For All Mankind’s timeline, NASA is able to patent its innovations and reinvest their profits in their own programs. This gives it the autonomy to innovate and continue to push the limits without asking for funding through Congress. This has an effect on consumer technology which has also developed much faster than it has in the real world. Electric Vehicles, mobile phones, laptops, LEDs, and many other innovations show up years early in the show’s alternate timeline.

Chapter Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:59 1983 (Season 2)
9:48 1984 The Rogers Report
11:57 1985 & 1986 Internet & Global Space Boom
14:17 1987 Clean Nuclear Energy
16:08 1988 Mexico's New President
20:00 1989 & 1990 Pathfinder Tragedy & North Korea
22:46 1991 Kuwait Invasion
24:13 1992 Presidential Primaries

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[acerock]

i love this show. it's "what could have been" is so plausible.

[hankthepatriot]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SHOW!!!

I'm a firm believer IF we kept NASA funded like we did in the 60's all these years we would've been on Mars in the 90's-2000's

So much of our real world technology advancements are a direct result of space exploration and research!

Just at a snails pace compared to the alt reality of this AMAZING show!

[songyani]

It also showed how a "healthy competetion" could make things for better, not only in the technological sense but also in a social sense. In this timeline aside from more advanced technology, we also got fairer social policies, less wars around the globe, like no Afghan War and Vietnam war was shortened by half a decade, and argubaly less extremism born from these wars

[universalcollective]

For All Mankind is Excellent ACTUAL Science Fiction

[PetePeppers]

Better late than never on this one. I'll try to get the next installment out when Season 4 is still fresh. What do you think is the most interesting change in the Alternate Timeline so far? What do you hope comes faster after the next time skip? ***Sorry for the weird cut at about 13 minutes in. I had to cut out the Maradona part because FIFA copyright claimed the video****

[hankthepatriot]

Having watched the Challenger disaster live in elementary school, I'm glad it didn't "play out" the same in the show and because of that (seemingly minor change) has such HUGE repercussions (butterfly effect) for Margo Madison

[lrvogt]

I was leery about the alternate timeline idea at first but it's fantastic ... in both meanings. This is a terrific show. I'm looking forward to the next season.

[JetCityNinja]

No mention of the fact that Dennis Quaid also played Gordon Cooper IRL in The Right Stuff?

[thomasbdl]

This video made me appreciate the writing of the show even more!

[troyfoster]

At 23:24 Kurt Cobain appears on a magazine called Celebrity Chronicle with the headline "All the Rage." In our real timeline, Eddie Vedder was on the cover of Time Magazine with the headline "All the Rage." Because of this subtle change, my guess is Kurt will survive in the alternate timeline.

[Gregorius]

This show is so original and fascinating, it's one of a kind.

[LaurindaBellinger]

when the show aired and I saw the news clip of Jordan being drafted by the Trailblazers, it really hurt. I have fond memories of starting my career in the Chicago area early to mid 90s. The show has me thinking about my career choices and what I would have done differently. I'm looking forward to season 4. Thanks for this video.

[CarlosDeBernardMrAgapi]

that is what make that show perfect good research and good scrip with actors that make that happens. Kudos Pete!

[DigitalNomad]

Alternate History is very fascinating topic! What if scenarios with multiple different outcomes is like a new hobby for many of us sci fi and History aficionados!

[dan_]

I freaking love this show. The first couple episodes with Ed I wasn’t sure about but…..my god it’s amazing.

[captainsinclair]

One change you forgot was that the Space Shuttle Enterprise (which still got that name thanks to the Star Trek fandom’s write in campaign) was an active shuttle. It wasn’t just a test bed/paperweight.

[willychefmdogo]

I am always hooked"" with each episode per week from season 1. Hey Bobs

[hypervipergtx]

In the current content void I was so pumped to see a fresh Pete Peppers video on my homepage!

[Arbee]

For All Mankind doesn't get enough hype! It barely gets a blip of the attention as other Apple TV+ shows like Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, Silo. FAMK is far superior to all of those (okay maybe it's neck and neck with Severance).

[JSK]

Interesting that in the "For All Mankind" timeline lower launch costs lead to private enterprise in space while in our timeline its exactly the reverse.