After reading the review linked above, I have a strong suspicion that this comment really nails it: https://mastodon.cloud/@Jer@chirp.enworld.org/111892343079408715

It’s not intended to convince an outsider to believe as it is to shore up the belief of a believer who is starting to doubt.

Looks like A16Z and Dixon tried some purchase-stuffing shenanigans to get this turd on the NYT bestseller list

https://protos.com/op-ed-how-a16z-gamed-the-nyt-best-seller-list/

And the NFT tie-in has fallen flat

https://protos.com/chris-dixon-offers-nft-with-his-bestseller-264-of-5000-have-been-claimed/

(Protos is a pro-coin outlet but in my opinion one of the better ones)

this was a wonderfully eviscerating review of the book