

BEL NEL: The human search engine with more experience than the Internet.
BEL NEL
That is why we are introducing BEL NEL. A human search engine, where you can ask a question and you will be called back with an answer from a senior. Where it is not about the speed of finding the right answer, but about expecting a conversation with someone with more wisdom than yourself. In this way, we call on healthcare organizations and senior citizens' associations in the Netherlands to participate in this social experiment during the 'Week against Loneliness' from September 26 to October 2, 2024. During this week, we want to test this search engine to see which questions are asked and how they can be answered.
How it works
You ask a question, fill in your name, phone number and desired call time and your question goes to a helpdesk. Seniors can see which question fits their experience and can then contact you. Think of questions such as: How can I learn to knit, weld, garden, cook or how do I repair a pair of jeans. How do I get chewing gum out of my hair? How do I come back to life after a divorce? How can I raise my children in the best possible way? What was it like to live in the Jordaan in the 80s? Which country is really recommended? Questions in the category: food, recipes, cleaning, cars, gardening, travel etc.
About this social experiment
BEL NEL is a social experiment and an idea of Ben Langeveld (Treffend & Co), Ingmar Larsen (This Agency) and design agency Akker. The idea was born from the idea that the elderly/senior citizens are of great importance to our society and that technology can do a lot, but does not always offer the best solution. Human contact is much more valuable. We can learn so much more from each other. That's why BEL NEL: Share stories, enrich lives.
Interested in participating as a senior organization or association during the Week against Loneliness? Contact us! CALL Ben Langeveld 06-14847850 or send an e-mail to info@belnel.nl
Dutch Press release:
Hoera! Google is 25 jaar oud. Maar niet alles is te vinden op deze vertrouwde zoekmachine. Onze Nederlandse samenleving kent senioren die veel meer kennis en ervaring hebben dan het internet. Kennis en wijsheid die we niet zoveel gebruiken als we zouden kunnen. We browsen urenlang op het internet, terwijl één telefoontje van een senior alles is wat je nodig hebt. Tijd voor verandering.
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