‎Predict My Future: The Science Of Us - Apple TV

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Meet the most scientifically studied people in the world, 1,037 individuals born in one city that have been followed since their births in 1972.

Documentary · 2013 · 45 min

Director Paul Casserly , Mark McNeill

EPISODE 1

The Early Years

This episode introduces the Dunedin Longitudinal Study, begun in 1972 and continuing today. It then looks at indicators in childhood behaviors identified by the study that can predict whether a person will have a more or a less stable and successful life as an adult. What are the basic indicators?

44 min · Jun 25, 2013
EPISODE 2

When Teens Run Off The Rails

What happens when young people run off the rails? Based on the Dunedin Longitudinal Study results, this episode examines why most young adolescents engage in juvenile delinquency of some sort, minor and major, and why most of these delinquents desist whereas a few become violent career criminals.

42 min · Jun 25, 2013
EPISODE 3

When Genes Mix With The Wrong Environment

The Dunedin Study has identified a fundamental developmental mechanism that completely rewrites the nature versus nurture argument. It is a genetic switch which is thrown by life events – nature loads the gun but nurture pulls the trigger. This episode tracks the study's hunt for this mechanism.

44 min · Jun 25, 2013
EPISODE 4

Modern Life

This episode of the series examines ways in which the results of the Dunedin study have contributed to a new understanding of early influences in a person's life. Family stability, social interactions and even the presence of pets contribute to health and general success in later life.

43 min · Jun 25, 2013

Paul Casserly

Director
Mark McNeill

Director
Irena Dol

Director