they don't need to justify there existence, they need to justify their market cap. they attained that market cap via the dreams outlined in your article quote - it is reasonable to then question the value of the stock.
all companies have to justify their value - some have less clear justifications and that means more discussion. this isn't the conspiracy you make it out to be.
all companies have to justify their value - some have less clear justifications and that means more discussion. this isn't the conspiracy you make it out to be.