I agree with the idea of having an open mind and learning more and this is why I upvoted the article. As for the second part, I think you need to read more on the subject of free market/lessaiz-free capitalism vs crony capitalism/corporatism.
Capitalism and Corporatism are two separate things. Corporatism is the action of using the state as means to advance ones own interests. Corporatism breeds monopolies and corruption.
Free market capitalism eliminates momopolies and corruption, even cartels by allowing competition. The state is the tool that allows corporatism to exist because it concentrates the power to the top.
In reality there was never a pure form of capitalism since all economic activities are regulated from the goverment. This is where anarcho-capitalism comes as an answer. If you think about it the big guys on top are very much acting anarchic while the rest at the bottom follow them as rulers.
RE: Free Society - I think I may have taken the red pill.