First off, gravity is a fundamental force of the universe. The internet is a construct collectively developed by a limited number of our society. One we (as a

First off, gravity is a fundamental force of the universe. The internet is a construct collectively developed by a limited number of our society. One we (as a species) have influence over and understand, one we do not. A better analog for this may be monopolies. Monopolies are created by humans and arise somewhat naturally but are bad in general for society. Some people in the early 1900s decided to do something about monopolies and created laws/regulatory bodies to identify them. If in the 1890's you said "Monopolies are a problem, the rich own so much of a needed item that they can detrimentally impact members of society. We should do something about monopolies." The statement says nothing about the solution, only identifies the problem. At that time the idea that there would be a solution to the problem was somewhat absurd, how can you stop rich people from doing what they want when they control everything? Government intervention. Which, unsurprisingly, is exactly what Schmidt indicates is necessary. It may not be that he has a disconnect from how the internet works more that he has a better idea of how to change society than most people... Food for thought.