Gambling is a game only when we choose to play | Federica Restani | TEDxMantova Play
Federica Restani's TEDxMantova Play talk examines the point at which gambling stops being a choice and becomes a dependency. Combining data, personal stories and psychology in a performance, she looks at the adrenaline of a win, the urge to recover losses and the pull to keep going even when gambling harms what matters most. The talk argues that gambling remains a choice only when we can decide to start, continue and stop.
In this video- Mechanisms of gambling addiction
- The adrenaline of winning and the urge to recoup losses
- When pleasure turns into compulsion
A che punto il gioco smette di essere una scelta e diventa qualcosa di cui non possiamo più fare a meno? Attraverso una performance che intreccia dati, racconti personali e psicologia, Federica Restani esplora i meccanismi della dipendenza dal gioco d’azzardo: l’adrenalina della vincita, il desiderio di recuperare le perdite e quella spinta a continuare anche quando il gioco comincia a distruggere ciò che conta davvero. Un talk che ci fa capire cosa succede quando il piacere si trasforma in compulsione e come il gioco sia davvero tale solo quando possiamo decidere di iniziare, continuare e, soprattutto, fermarci. At what point does gambling cease to be a choice and become something we can no longer do without? Through a performance that weaves together data, personal stories, and psychology, Federica Restani explores the mechanisms of gambling addiction: the adrenaline of a win, the desire to recoup losses, and the urge to keep going—even when the gambling begins to destroy what truly matters. This talk sheds light on what happens when pleasure turns into compulsion, reminding us that gambling is only truly a choice when we have the power to decide when to start, when to continue, and, most importantly, when to stop. Regista, attrice, autrice e direttrice artistica, è Direttrice di STM - Scuola Teatro Mantova. Crea spettacoli, performance e progetti site-specific. Ha recitato in serie tv e film, e scritto e prodotto serie internazionali. È presidente della Fondazione Umberto Artioli Mantova Capitale Europea dello Spettacolo. Con lei ARS Creazione e Spettacolo, che opera nella produzione, formazione e programmazione teatrale, con gli attori Danny Bignotti, Silvia Ruberti e Riccardo Sasso. Director, actress, author and artistic director. She is the Director of STM - Scuola Teatro Mantova. She creates shows, performances and site-specific projects. She has starred in TV series and films, and wrote and produced international series. She is Chair of the Umberto Artioli Mantua European Capital of Entertainment Foundation. Together with her, ARS Creazione e Spettacolo, which operates in theatrical production, training and programming, with actors Danny Bignotti, Silvia Ruberti and Riccardo Sasso. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjOzLn-4GZc
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- Published at source
- October 29, 2026 at 03:45 PM
- Duration
- 15:43
- Published at sourceOctober 29, 2026 at 03:45 PM
- Found by searchvideoOctober 29, 2026 at 04:05 PM
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- Went liveOctober 29, 2026 at 04:06 PM
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