{"id":7275,"date":"2025-01-01T09:09:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T08:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/?p=7275"},"modified":"2024-12-31T17:09:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T16:09:39","slug":"balkje","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/","title":{"rendered":"Bar."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Black Bar: A Reflection on Individualization and Identity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The black bar, often used in the media to obscure one\u2019s identity, has become a symbol of anonymity. Universal, uniform, and rigid, the bar seems to make everyone the same. But this apparent sameness raises a deeper question: why do we strive for anonymity in an age where individuality and authenticity are increasingly valued? In a society that increasingly revolves around self-expression, it seems timely to rethink this symbol of collectivism and uniformity. This essay explores the individualization of society, the value of embracing identity, and a vision of how a personalized approach to anonymity can contribute to the growth of one\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Individualization of Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our modern society, individualization has become a key concept. People are no longer just part of a larger group, but are encouraged to develop their own unique voice and identity. Social media has played an important role in this by offering everyone a platform to express themselves. At the same time, this individualization has led to a paradox: we strive for recognition of our uniqueness, but in certain contexts we are still reduced to a universal symbol, such as the black bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This uniform bar symbolizes the collective, not the individual. It ignores personal context and does not do justice to the diversity of society. Although it is intended to ensure anonymity, it also undermines the idea that each person has a unique identity that deserves recognition, even if it must be protected temporarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Value of Identity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identity is an essential part of our existence. It allows us to connect, build relationships, and find meaning in our lives. In a world where authenticity is celebrated, using a universal symbol like a black bar can be perceived as limiting. It contributes to a culture of invisibility, where people give up their individuality to conform to a collective norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embracing identity means not only recognizing our own unique characteristics, but also empowering others to do the same. By honoring and celebrating personal identity, we can create a society that recognizes both individual and collective value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Personalized Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s time to replace the black bar with a more personalized approach. Imagine if a person\u2019s anonymity could be protected with a visual element that reflected their unique personality. This approach would not only ensure anonymity, but also emphasize a person\u2019s individuality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visual Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Artistic Masks:<\/strong> Instead of a black bar, an abstract, artistic mask could be used that is inspired by the person&#039;s personal preferences. For example, this mask could include patterns that reflect their cultural background or hobbies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geometric Shapes:<\/strong> For a minimalist approach, geometric shapes can be used that are specifically designed for a person. These shapes can vary in color and texture, leaving a subtle but unique impression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dynamic Movement:<\/strong> In videos, a dynamic effect can be applied, such as an animation that moves across the face. This can range from wavy lines to subtle light patterns, depending on the personality or context of the person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color codes:<\/strong> Color can be a powerful way to express individuality. Instead of a black bar, a personal color combination can be applied that remains anonymous but still distinctive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtual Identities:<\/strong> With the rise of augmented reality, unique digital faces or avatars can be used to protect a person\u2019s identity. These avatars can be custom designed to strike a balance between anonymity and individuality.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The black bar, once a practical tool for ensuring anonymity, now feels like a relic from an era when individuality was less central. In today\u2019s society, where authenticity and self-expression are increasingly important, it\u2019s time to rethink this universal approach. Personalized alternatives can combine anonymity with respect for identity, contributing to a culture that celebrates both the individual and the collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not enough to simply conceal; we must simultaneously acknowledge and celebrate who someone is, even in situations where anonymity is desired. By embracing a personalized approach, we can set a new standard that honors the diversity and value of each individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"736\" data-attachment-id=\"7276\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/balkje2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje2.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"balkje2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje2.jpeg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje2.jpeg?resize=736%2C736&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7276\" style=\"width:512px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje2.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje2.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje2.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje2.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje2.jpeg?resize=12%2C12&amp;ssl=1 12w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje2.jpeg?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje2.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje2.jpeg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje2.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<div id=\"accordions-901\" class=\"accordions-901 accordions\" data-accordions=\"{&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:true,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;901&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;collapsible&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;heightStyle&quot;:&quot;content&quot;,&quot;animateStyle&quot;:&quot;swing&quot;,&quot;animateDelay&quot;:1000,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;active&quot;:999,&quot;expandedOther&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\r\n                <div id=\"accordions-lazy-901\" class=\"accordions-lazy\" accordionsid=\"901\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"items\"  style=\"display:none\" >\r\n    \r\n            <div post_id=\"901\" itemcount=\"0\"  header_id=\"header-16746952630\" id=\"header-16746952630\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head16746952630 border-1px\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"klik om de ChatGPT prompt te zien \">\r\n                                    <span id=\"accordion-icons-16746952630\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\r\n                        <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                        <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                    <span id=\"header-text-16746952630\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">click to see the ChatGPT prompt <\/span>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-content content16746952630 border-2px\">\r\n                <p>Only visible if you are logged in.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"accordions-7273\" class=\"accordions-7273 accordions\" data-accordions=\"{&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:true,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;7273&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;collapsible&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;heightStyle&quot;:&quot;content&quot;,&quot;animateStyle&quot;:&quot;swing&quot;,&quot;animateDelay&quot;:1000,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;active&quot;:999,&quot;expandedOther&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\r\n                <div id=\"accordions-lazy-7273\" class=\"accordions-lazy\" accordionsid=\"7273\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"items\"  style=\"display:none\" >\r\n    \r\n            <div post_id=\"7273\" itemcount=\"0\"  header_id=\"header-17358260310\" id=\"header-17358260310\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head17358260310 border-1px\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"klik om de ChatGPT prompt te zien \">\r\n                                    <span id=\"accordion-icons-17358260310\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\r\n                        <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                        <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                    <span id=\"header-text-17358260310\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">click to see the ChatGPT prompt <\/span>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-content content17358260310 border-2px\">\r\n                <p>Sommige mensen krijgen altijd een zwart balkje voor hun ogen in de media . Schrijf hier een lang essay over . Beschrijf de individualisering van de samenleving, dat het belangrijk is om je identiteit te omarmen. Dat goed zou zijn om niet universele balkje te gebruiken die voor iedereen het zelfde zijn maar juist gepersonaliseerde zodat je identiteit kan groeien. Beschrijf enkele visuele voorbeelden hoe deze uitzien .<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The black bar, often used in the media to obscure one\u2019s identity, has become a symbol of anonymity. Universal, uniform, and rigid, the bar seems to make everyone the same. But this apparent sameness raises a deeper question: why do we strive for anonymity in an age where individuality and authenticity are increasingly valued? In a society that increasingly revolves around self-expression, it seems timely to rethink this symbol of collectivism and uniformity. This essay explores the individualization of society, the value of embracing identity, and a vision of how a personalized approach to anonymity can contribute to the growth of one\u2019s identity.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":11865667,"featured_media":7278,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"{title}\n\n{excerpt}\n\n{url}","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[758695999],"tags":[758697385,758697384,758696115],"class_list":["post-7275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artikel","tag-het-omarmen","tag-onzichtbaarheid","tag-wereld","clear","fallback-thumbnail"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Balkje. - Mijn NiemandsLand<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A daily chatgpt content only blog about my slightly surreal worldview . In dutch but there is a translation button! Today it&#039;s about Balkje.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Balkje. - Mijn NiemandsLand\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A daily chatgpt content only blog about my slightly surreal worldview . In dutch but there is a translation button! Today it&#039;s about Balkje.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Mijn NiemandsLand\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mijnniemandsland\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mijnniemandsland\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-01-01T08:09:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"-MJ-\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@https:\/\/twitter.com\/1001101_1001010\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@1001101_1001010\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"-MJ-\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/01\\\/balkje\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/01\\\/balkje\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"-MJ-\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/61a4220aa08fd4d0f9f163a2c25e961e\"},\"headline\":\"Balkje.\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-01-01T08:09:00+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/01\\\/balkje\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":753,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/61a4220aa08fd4d0f9f163a2c25e961e\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/01\\\/balkje\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/balkje1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\",\"keywords\":[\"het omarmen\",\"onzichtbaarheid\",\"wereld\"],\"articleSection\":[\"artikel\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/01\\\/balkje\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/01\\\/balkje\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/01\\\/balkje\\\/\",\"name\":\"Balkje. - Mijn NiemandsLand\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/01\\\/balkje\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/01\\\/balkje\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/balkje1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-01-01T08:09:00+00:00\",\"description\":\"A daily chatgpt content only blog about my slightly surreal worldview . In dutch but there is a translation button! Today it's about Balkje.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/01\\\/balkje\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/01\\\/balkje\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/01\\\/balkje\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/balkje1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/balkje1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\",\"width\":1024,\"height\":1024},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/01\\\/balkje\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Balkje.\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Mijn NiemandsLand\",\"description\":\"Een AI Content-only blog\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/61a4220aa08fd4d0f9f163a2c25e961e\"},\"alternateName\":\"MNL\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":[\"Person\",\"Organization\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/61a4220aa08fd4d0f9f163a2c25e961e\",\"name\":\"-MJ-\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/cropped-logo2-1.png?fit=512%2C512&ssl=1\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/cropped-logo2-1.png?fit=512%2C512&ssl=1\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/cropped-logo2-1.png?fit=512%2C512&ssl=1\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"-MJ-\"},\"logo\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/cropped-logo2-1.png?fit=512%2C512&ssl=1\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/mijnniemandsland\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/https:\\\/\\\/twitter.com\\\/1001101_1001010\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tumblr.com\\\/blog\\\/mijnniemandsland\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/mijnniemandsland.blog\\\/en\\\/author\\\/martinjan\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Balkje. - Mijn NiemandsLand","description":"A daily chatgpt content only blog about my slightly surreal worldview . In dutch but there is a translation button! Today it's about Balkje.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Balkje. - Mijn NiemandsLand","og_description":"A daily chatgpt content only blog about my slightly surreal worldview . In dutch but there is a translation button! Today it's about Balkje.","og_url":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/","og_site_name":"Mijn NiemandsLand","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mijnniemandsland\/","article_author":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mijnniemandsland\/","article_published_time":"2025-01-01T08:09:00+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1024,"height":1024,"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"-MJ-","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@https:\/\/twitter.com\/1001101_1001010","twitter_site":"@1001101_1001010","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"-MJ-","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/"},"author":{"name":"-MJ-","@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/#\/schema\/person\/61a4220aa08fd4d0f9f163a2c25e961e"},"headline":"Balkje.","datePublished":"2025-01-01T08:09:00+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/"},"wordCount":753,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/#\/schema\/person\/61a4220aa08fd4d0f9f163a2c25e961e"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1","keywords":["het omarmen","onzichtbaarheid","wereld"],"articleSection":["artikel"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/","url":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/","name":"Balkje. - Mijn NiemandsLand","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1","datePublished":"2025-01-01T08:09:00+00:00","description":"A daily chatgpt content only blog about my slightly surreal worldview . In dutch but there is a translation button! Today it's about Balkje.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1","contentUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1","width":1024,"height":1024},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/2025\/01\/01\/balkje\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Balkje."}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/","name":"My No Man&#039;s Land","description":"An AI Content-only blog","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/#\/schema\/person\/61a4220aa08fd4d0f9f163a2c25e961e"},"alternateName":"MNL","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":["Person","Organization"],"@id":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/#\/schema\/person\/61a4220aa08fd4d0f9f163a2c25e961e","name":"-MJ-","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cropped-logo2-1.png?fit=512%2C512&ssl=1","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cropped-logo2-1.png?fit=512%2C512&ssl=1","contentUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cropped-logo2-1.png?fit=512%2C512&ssl=1","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"-MJ-"},"logo":{"@id":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cropped-logo2-1.png?fit=512%2C512&ssl=1"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mijnniemandsland\/","https:\/\/x.com\/https:\/\/twitter.com\/1001101_1001010","https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/blog\/mijnniemandsland"],"url":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/author\/martinjan\/"}]}},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/settpm-balkje","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":7027,"url":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/2024\/11\/22\/anoniem\/","url_meta":{"origin":7275,"position":0},"title":"Anonymously.","author":"-MJ-","date":"Friday November 22, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Anonimiteit is voor velen een toevluchtsoord in een wereld waarin het individu constant onder het vergrootglas ligt. Of het nu gaat om het vermijden van sociale oordelen, het beschermen van privacy, of het ontsnappen aan maatschappelijke verplichtingen, anonimiteit wordt vaak gezien als de sleutel tot vrijheid. Maar hoe effectief is\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;artikel&quot;","block_context":{"text":"artikel","link":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/category\/artikel\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/anoniem1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/anoniem1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/anoniem1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/anoniem1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":4250,"url":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/2024\/01\/09\/restjes\/","url_meta":{"origin":7275,"position":1},"title":"Leftovers.","author":"-MJ-","date":"Tuesday January 9, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"De Kunst van het Bewaren: Hoe Koffie- en Theerestjes Onze Identiteit Vormen In onze moderne, snel veranderende wereld zoeken mensen voortdurend naar manieren om hun identiteit en herinneringen vast te leggen. Een van de meest onverwachte, doch betekenisvolle manieren waarop sommigen dit doen, is door het bewaren en archiveren van\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;artikel&quot;","block_context":{"text":"artikel","link":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/category\/artikel\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/restjes1.png?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/restjes1.png?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/restjes1.png?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/restjes1.png?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":7064,"url":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/2024\/11\/26\/dubbele\/","url_meta":{"origin":7275,"position":2},"title":"Double.","author":"-MJ-","date":"Tuesday November 26, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Het is een fascinerend vraagstuk, bijna triviaal in zijn eenvoud, maar bij nadere beschouwing doordrenkt van filosofische en wiskundige elegantie: waarom, als men twee gelijke getallen optelt, men niet slechts een vergrote versie van het oorspronkelijke getal verkrijgt, maar juist het dubbele, een hoeveelheid die zowel intu\u00eftief aanvoelt als vreemd\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;artikel&quot;","block_context":{"text":"artikel","link":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/category\/artikel\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dubbele1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dubbele1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dubbele1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dubbele1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":9429,"url":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/2025\/10\/20\/afdruk\/","url_meta":{"origin":7275,"position":3},"title":"Print.","author":"-MJ-","date":"Monday October 20, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"We leven in een tijd waarin gemak koning is. Een vingerafdruk hier, een gezichtsscan daar \u2013 het kost ons nauwelijks moeite om toegang te krijgen tot onze telefoon, bankrekening of zelfs het kantoor. De vingerafdruk heeft zich ontwikkeld tot h\u00e9t symbool van de moderne effici\u00ebntie. Maar misschien is het juist\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;artikel&quot;","block_context":{"text":"artikel","link":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/category\/artikel\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/afdruk1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/afdruk1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/afdruk1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/afdruk1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1354,"url":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/2023\/02\/19\/taal\/","url_meta":{"origin":7275,"position":4},"title":"Language.","author":"-MJ-","date":"Sunday February 19, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"The Dutch language is an indispensable treasure of our culture and identity. Dutch is a language spoken and loved by millions of Dutch people. That is why it is important to protect and preserve the Dutch language and its rich history and traditions. However, the fact that English\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;artikel&quot;","block_context":{"text":"artikel","link":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/category\/artikel\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"woorden","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/taal1.png?fit=512%2C512&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":7473,"url":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/2025\/01\/27\/deurmat\/","url_meta":{"origin":7275,"position":5},"title":"Doormat.","author":"-MJ-","date":"Monday January 27, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"De drempel als spiegel van de ziel. Hoe hebben we het zover laten komen? Een deurmat, een simpel object, ooit bedoeld om zand en modder buiten te houden, is tegenwoordig een embleem van identiteit. Het is niet langer een functioneel stuk textiel, maar een poortwachter van het persoonlijke universum. Onze\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;artikel&quot;","block_context":{"text":"artikel","link":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/category\/artikel\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/deurmat1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/deurmat1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/deurmat1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/deurmat1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/balkje1.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11865667"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7275"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7275\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7279,"href":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7275\/revisions\/7279"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7278"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7275"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7275"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mijnniemandsland.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}