"Acclaimed blogger, journalist, author, and activist Cory Doctorow's new work, a treatise on the hills and valleys of internet platforms, is full of wit and insight. Deeply researched and full of humor, Doctorow's ideas explore what has made the internet both compelling and frustrating. With a comprehensive knowledge of algorithms and technology, he brings together a collection of historical and current stories about how tech giants such as TikTok, Google, and Meta lure users onto their platforms only to squeeze profit out of them, resulting in a decline in the user's experience and in the platforms themselves. Doctorow's writing is best when he delivers it, and this book is no exception. C.F. � AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine"
