Thanks! I read his Cinematic Mode of Production, which was pretty good. Without having read this one, granted, I'd say the blurb does not contradict what I'm saying. E.g.:

Computational media function for the purpose of extraction rather than ameliorating global crises, and financialize every expressive act, converting each utterance into a wager.

I mean, that's just the description of clickbait, which has little to do with factual information and a lot with extracting money/emotions. Which, if that's the case, I don't see why creating hoaxes, distractions, and false narratives can't be both profitable and useful for diverting attention from unpleasant realities.