Towards a human-centric,
next generation Internet.
Layer 8
Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 were technical in nature, examining communications networks. However, we also have to consider the so-called “layer 8”, the human part, which (to be more specific) spans three additional layers atop the standard ISO/OSI model, the layers 8 to 10.
Bruce Schneier and RSA define the “missing” layers from the standardized 7-layer models as follows:
- Layer 8: The individual person.
- Layer 9: The organization.
- Layer 10: Government or legal compliance
There are ongoing discussions on what centralization actually means in all kinds of spaces. One of the more interesting trends is that people question whether the term …
What is the Interpeer Project?
The Interpeer Project’s objective is to empower a human centric Internet. This currently takes the form of a technological initiative with the goal of providing a secure and efficient human-centric networking stack that protects human rights by design.
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