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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 8 MIN

Free Electricity

from What If? – A Journey Through Alternate Histories

In this scenario, a breakthrough in wireless energy transmission allows electricity to be broadcast globally and accessed freely by anyone with a receiver. Energy becomes a public good funded by governments and international systems. Free electricity eliminates energy poverty, accelerates technological development, and transforms industry and infrastructure. However, it also raises new challenges: massive energy consumption, environmental strain, and debates about whether unlimited energy should be regulated. The world must redefine economic systems and ethical responsibilities in an era where power is no longer scarce.

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