This same question is what the classican tried to answer base on their societal theories.
One of such i sure do love is Karl marx.
 
Marx is been regareded as a functional theorist.
One of his theory is based on Capitalism.
The right of capitalism is high.And everyone is looking for a way to maximaize profit on the prospect of others.

Keynes theory said something i love..That the economy cannot be at equilibrum..
So also i say..It cannot.. The information age.Is either.  Dyfuctional to retain heathy life or the reverse is the case.