The Price of an Idea

Six short documentary stories about ideas that changed the world—and the human choices and consequences that followed.

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SEASON ONE

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Semmelweis saw a deadly difference between two clinics and proposed a simple act that challenged an entire profession.

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ABOUT THE SERIES

Six short documentary stories about ideas that changed the world—and the human choices and consequences that followed.

Each episode combines context, storytelling, and useful facts to explain the subject clearly, with no prior knowledge required.

Original scriptsResearched and written for every episode.

Natural voicesMateo · Sarah

Listen your wayEnglish and Spanish.

A continuing storyEpisodes connected by one shared universe.

THE SEASON AT A GLANCE

1847Semmelweis introduced chlorinated-lime handwashing in a Vienna maternity clinic.

Two usesIndustrial ammonia enabled fertilizer production and materials for explosives.

1962Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring fueled public debate about persistent pesticides.

1970Norman Borlaug received the Nobel Peace Prize for his Green Revolution work.

1993CERN released the Web software so anyone could use and develop it.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to listen in order?

No. Each episode stands on its own, although the full season builds a richer view of the subject.

Can I continue where I stopped?

Yes. Progress is saved on this device for every episode and language.

Can I switch languages?

Yes. Use the season selector to switch between Mateo in Spanish and Sarah in English.

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