Redefining the Internet: An Overview of the Principles Shaping Its Evolution

Despite its enormous success, the internet has recently faced new challenges that hinder its natural development. Different institutions outside the internet are trying to control and prevent certain behaviors on the net, causing a twist in the development of the internet. This article describes the fundamental principles that define the internet in the context of the human society as well as the impact of such practices in the development of the internet. Additionally, this article proposes a new definition of the term internet and contributes with a set of universal laws that establish a pathway for the development of the internet at its own pace.