Journal Essayist

Antonius Bakker

Antonius "Ton" Bakker, born May 23, 1961, in the Netherlands, is a writer, speaker, and coach/trainer. With a passion for personal development, he has inspired audiences worldwide.

External Notebook

Index of Works

Culture/Identity

Are Jung’s Archetypes and 70s Music Warnings Still Relevant Today?

Listening to old songs like “Crazy Horses” and reading Jung’s Man and His Symbols made me reflect on how little has changed.

May 9, 2025 • 5 Min Read

Opinion

Trump’s Global Chess Game: NATO, EU, and the Future of Security

Last night, I played chess with my nephew. Neither of us is an expert, but we enjoy the game. It usually ends in checkmate. Similarly, in global politics, figures like...

April 3, 2025 • 6 Min Read

Culture/Identity

“Writing with Fire: Empowering Women in Indian Journalism”

"Writing with Fire" (2021), directed by Susmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas, is a powerful documentary about Khabar Lahariya, an all-female, Dalit-run news organization in India. It follows reporters like Meera,...

March 18, 2025 • 5 Min Read

Politics/Policy

Elon Musk, Trump, Harari, is AI reshaping democracy?

Are Musk and AI reshaping democracy? Surveillance, privacy, and productivity challenges loom as technology changes how we live, work, and govern ourselves..

February 26, 2025 • 4 Min Read

Politics/Policy

Putin, Trump, NATO: A Crisis Demanding Political Change in Europe?

The world’s political system is increasingly unstable. Rising tensions, from Putin’s territorial ambitions to Trump’s NATO stance, highlight weaknesses in the EEC and NATO. In the Netherlands, the fragmented government...

February 23, 2025 • 5 Min Read

Opinion

Washington D.C. Plane Crash: Army Helicopter or Terrorist Attack?

A plane crash in Washington D.C. leaves 64 passengers dead after an army helicopter collides with the aircraft. Was it a mistake or a potential terrorist attack?

February 1, 2025 • 3 Min Read

Letter/Essay

Natural Remedies, Health Tips, and Rising Medical Costs Explained:

Social media is flooded with health tips, but who really knows what's good for us? Why are natural remedies expensive and still wrapped in plastic, with no clear proof?

February 1, 2025 • 4 Min Read

Opinion

Life Lessons on Perseverance, Peace lessons from Mandela, Ali, & Gandhi

Life is like a lion's fight—proud of our scars, even when we don't win. Figures like Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, Rocky Balboa, and Mahatma Gandhi taught us perseverance and inner...

January 26, 2025 • 5 Min Read

Culture/Identity

The Impact of Parenting, Upbringing, and Self-Discovery

I’ve only truly discovered myself later in life, reflecting on how upbringing, circumstances, and the people around us shape our paths in this ever-changing world.

January 17, 2025 • 5 Min Read

Culture/Identity

Perception, Compassion & Injustice: Lessons from Music & Life.

Perception often shapes injustice and misunderstanding. Songs like “Brothers in Arms” by Dire Straits, “Hurricane” by Bob Dylan, and “Here’s to You” by Joan Baez challenge how society judge’s others....

January 9, 2025 • 5 Min Read

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