Adam Smith, the well known 18th century author of The Wealth of Nations is today thought of as one of the core authors and proponents of free market capitalism. But while he did emphasise the commercial society, he was far from being the one sided zealot such as the current impressions suggest. I invite you to read the article Recovering Adam Smith’s ethical economics and gain a new appreciation for the work of Adam Smith. The topic is deeply connected with my recent article Freedom from freedom, on how the US is ideologically trapped in misinterpreted 18th century ideology.