Well... ED's universe surely modelling ours as far we talk about stars and a lot of other things. But talking about it's timeline, and history, the way how society and human empires working? Don't be so sure about it, not to mention, there are certain elements what i think it's better if don't come to pass, like a big nasty nuclear world war, and what coming after it. Al trough i'm a big fan of those post apocalyptic vision, and Ed's universe, but yet?
If we can reach the future without such things its better right?
It can be stopped if meant to come pass? Nope!
Not to mention the official timeline are already outdated.