The guide "Kurzbefehl" by David Bauer offers a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and questions of digital life. In an era where technological developments are advancing rapidly, the book raises important considerations that help us reflect on our interaction with digital media and social networks. It addresses central questions such as the necessity of constant availability, the limits of online research, and the impact of digitalization on our thinking and actions. The author encourages readers to engage with their own digital identity and to also consider analog ways of living. "Kurzbefehl" is a valuable companion for anyone seeking guidance in the digital world and wishing to develop a better understanding of their own role within it.