The Pros and Cons of Addiction | Ottavio Ricciardelli | TEDxYouth@DubaiCollege

816 views · Published 28 November 2018 · 2:56 · Indexed 25 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Addiction, such a heavy word, usually carrying negative connotations. However, Ottavio is a strong advocate for the idea that such a concept can never be so one-sidedly negative, and instead, he explores the psychological effects that addictions, of any kind, can truly have on the human body. Student 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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