Switching off notifications as digital sovereignty
Summary
Manuel Schmitt explains why he switches off almost all smartphone notifications and prefers to fetch information on his own terms. Manuel has permanently disabled push notifications, popovers and almost all other alerts. As a result, he sometimes only answers messages after hours.
Ideas
- Push notifications hand control over attention to applications and senders.
- Actively fetching information separates the need for it from urgency set by others.
- For Manuel, a phone call remains the clear channel for truly urgent matters.
Insights
- Digital sovereignty starts not only with data storage, but also with your own attention.
- Constant availability is a social expectation and not a technical necessity.
Facts
- Truly urgent matters should reach him by phone.
Recommendations
- Disable all alerts that do not require immediate action.
- Agree on a clear emergency channel with important contacts.
References
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