Katherine Mangu-Ward, a journalist known for her advocacy of free markets, argues that unrestrained innovation is crucial for progress. She challenges common criticisms of capitalism, emphasizing how failures are essential to rejuvenate markets. Mangu-Ward analyzes General Motors and Facebook, showing how government intervention often complicates corporate successes. She advocates for a system where creativity flourishes without excessive regulation, suggesting that the 'weirdos' of the market are our best hope for the future.