> why do they come up with the idea that this is the technology of the gods, unaffordable by mere mortals?

because the gods want it all and are willing to pay top dollar.

Isn't this the case of money going from left pocket to the right, since these companies are owned by the same investment funds?

I wonder whether this is some kind of a racket.

"Owned"? You mean they invested

Investors are owners, yes.

> Isn't this the case of money going from left pocket to the right, since these companies are owned by the same investment funds?

No.