Martin Emerson Low

26/01/2026

I see it happening toray, Everything George Orwell warned us about coming from the Democratic Party. They will not allow a woman to be called a woman anymore, and killing is now "un-alived" and much other revolting Newspeak.

In 1984, George Orwell illustrates how controlling language alters thought, with the central quote regarding this being: "Don't you see that the whole aim of Newspeak is to narrow the range of thought? In the end we shall make thoughtcrime literally impossible, because there will be no words in which to express it". [1]
Key Quotes on Changing Language in 1984

• "It's a beautiful thing, the destruction of words." – Syme explaining the goal of Newspeak to reduce vocabulary.
• "The whole climate of thought will be different. In fact there will be no thought, as we understand it now. Orthodoxy means not thinking — not needing to think. Orthodoxy is unconsciousness.".
• "If thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought." (Often cited in relation to 1984’s themes, appearing in his essay Politics and the English Language). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Purpose of Linguistic Change in 1984

• Eliminating Thoughtcrime: By removing words, the ability to conceptualize rebellion is destroyed.
• Simplicity and Control: The goal is to make communication, particularly regarding political or abstract concepts, impossible, reducing language to simple, direct words.
• Controlling Reality: Through Newspeak, the Party controls the "reality inside the skull," making it impossible to express or hold dissenting opinions. [1, 4, 6, 7, 8]

The ultimate goal of altering language, or NewSpeak, is to make heresy or subversive thought impossible. [7]

References

[1] https://edlatimore.com/1984-quotes-and-ideas/
[2] https://www.facebook.com/groups/730485222531586/posts/991991863047586/
[3] https://www.csmonitor.com/Books/2012/0625/George-Orwell-10-memorable-quotes/Language
[4] http://www.age-of-the-sage.org/quotations/george-orwell/newspeak-1984.html
[5] https://www.facebook.com/groups/archdioceseofmalta/posts/10160197085938783/
[6] https://www.englishworks.com.au/orwells-nineteen-eighty-four-and-the-control-of-language/
[7] https://garagemca.org/en/event/lecture-by-andrey-velikanov-george-orwell-1984-the-hypothesis-of-linguistic-relativity-language-is-thinking-using-our-minds
[8] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newspeak

22/01/2026

It looks like Donald Trump won in Greenland, without firing a shot.

The big Greenland story right now is President Donald Trump’s renewed push for a far‑reaching U.S. deal on the island, which has triggered a political backlash in Denmark, Greenland, and across Europe.

24/12/2025

03/12/2025

The X-59 is designed to transform the sonic boom associated with supersonic flight into a “sonic thump”—making it feasible to fly over populated areas.

01/12/2025

Here is a look into the fascinating manufacturing process of today's ubiquitous mini pc's. 🧐

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

11/11/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1MNii5AvAw/

A UK company, Pulsar Fusion, is developing Sunbird, a cutting-edge fusion rocket inspired by the same process that powers the Sun. Using a Direct Fusion Drive (DFD), the rocket could achieve speeds of up to 329,000 mph, offering clean and powerful propulsion for deep space missions.

This breakthrough could revolutionize interplanetary travel by cutting the journey to Mars from about seven months to only 30 days. The technology holds promise not only for faster human exploration but also for efficient cargo transport and asteroid mining ventures.

Each Sunbird rocket may cost around $70 million, emphasizing performance, reusability, and sustainability. Pulsar Fusion aims to test the system in space by 2027, signaling a major leap toward practical fusion-powered spaceflight.

Reference:
Pulsar Fusion. (2025). Sunbird fusion rocket and the future of interplanetary travel. Pulsar Fusion Research Division.

04/11/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmZmvKM_ZcI

Thomas Banyacya: The Hopi Prophecy was first produced as a video letter to the United Nations Environmental Programme, at the request of the Hopi elders of H...

25/10/2025

Oysters have been known to clean the water they live in. The Hudon River New York Harbor used to be home to so many oysters. Those had been overfished, and the harbor was a polluted mess. However, a decade ago, millions of oysters were added to the Harbor again. Here is the result:

New York's got some real, funky history. Did you know?New York Harbor, once home to vast oyster reefs that fed a city, collapsed by 1927 after overharvest an...

17/10/2025

Imagine if XRP gains status as a Tier 1 Asset by the Bank of International Settlements. According to my research, it looks like such a move could happen in the next few years. This would gain massive price movement, and it would make the few people who had an interest in it quite wealthy.

XRP is gaining substantial institutional recognition and adoption, with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) actively exploring its role in global settlements and blockchain-based financial infrastructure as of Q3 and Q4 2025. However, XRP is not currently classified as a Tier 1 asset by the BIS; its designation as such remains speculative and contingent on meeting rigorous regulatory and risk-based requirements.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Institutional Momentum and BIS Involvement

Major BIS projects, like Project Mariana, are positioning XRP as a scalable settlement asset and bridge for central banks, and its real-world use in large treasury programs and increasing adoption by major banks underline positive institutional sentiment. The BIS's interest signals a transformative moment for XRP, possibly leading to a Tier 1 designation in the future, provided it aligns with BIS standards for Group 1 assets, such as stability mechanisms, regulatory oversight, and infrastructure robustness. If classified as a Tier 1 asset, XRP would be in the same category as gold and sovereign bonds and could serve as top-tier reserve holdings for banks.[2][3][4][7][8][9][1]

Regulatory Requirements and Timeline

For XRP to achieve Tier 1 asset classification, it must satisfy specific BIS requirements:
- Be a tokenized traditional asset or have effective stabilization mechanisms (currently only stablecoins or tokenized assets qualify as Group 1 under BIS standards)[3][4][6]
- Pass infrastructure and redemption risk tests
- Be subject to robust supervision, regulation, and market liquidity tests

Currently, most major cryptocurrencies, including XRP, are considered Group 2 assets under BIS standards, with recommended exposure limits of less than 1% of Tier 1 capital for banks. Accelerated regulatory clarity, further institutional adoption, and technical infrastructure upgrades could enable XRP to be reconsidered as a Group 1 (and potential Tier 1) asset.[10][11][12][3]

Based on present developments and best-case regulatory scenarios, the earliest plausible timeline for XRP to be evaluated or possibly designated as a Tier 1 asset by the BIS would be late 2026–2027, contingent on rapid regulatory actions and continued adoption.[1][2][10]

Outlook

In summary:
- XRP is being seriously considered as part of future global settlement infrastructure by the BIS but does not yet hold an official Tier 1 designation.[6][2][3]
- Regulatory and risk hurdles remain, and the BIS is cautious in its classifications.
- If current institutional momentum and regulatory clarity continue, late 2026–2027 is a realistic projection for any formal Tier 1 asset consideration, although no guarantees exist at this time.[12][10]

[1](https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-institutional-adoption-yield-potential-post-bis-era-2509/)
[2](https://coinpaper.com/10884/bank-for-international-settlements-backs-xrp-as-cross-border-giant-2-77-support-holds)
[3](https://www.bis.org/bcbs/publ/d545.pdf)
[4](https://www.pwc.ch/en/insights/regulation/BIS-prudential-standards-for-crypto-assets.html)
[5](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPuVV5ejrfc/)
[6](https://www.crbmonitor.com/resources/https/www.crbmonitor.com/resources/chart-of-the-month-0-0-0-0-da-bis-standards-0-0-0-0-0)
[7](https://www.tiktok.com//video/7561106607954857246)
[8](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eK85Ng8E9D8)
[9](https://xbtfx.io/article/xrp-institutional-adoption)
[10](https://www.sec.gov/files/ctf-input-staudinger-2025-03-12.pdf)
[11](https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2024/08/bank-capital-standards-for-cryptoasset)
[12](https://www.calibraint.com/blog/ripple-xrp-price-prediction)
[13](https://www.tokenmetrics.com/blog/ripple-xrp-price-prediction-500)
[14](https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/article/where-will-xrp-be-in-5-years/)
[15](https://coinledger.io/learn/will-xrp-hit-1-000)
[16](https://www.bis.org/bcbs/publ/d579.pdf)
[17](https://www.cftc.gov/sites/default/files/filings/ptc/25/04/ptc04032518912.pdf)
[18](https://techfinancials.co.za/2025/10/17/how-long-term-xrp-holders-can-earn-7200-in-stable-daily-passive-income-through-regulated-crypto-mining-with-find-mining/)
[19](https://changelly.com/blog/ripple-xrp-price-prediction/)
[20](https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/107174/ripple-introduces-next-phase-of-institutional-defi-roadmap)

13/10/2025

https://www.martinlow.com/post/bitcoin-outlook-for-october-13-2025

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $114,900 today, up roughly 3% from yesterday. It’s bounced from recent lows near $111,000 and is showing new signs of strength, but it’s still meeting some tough resistance near the $125,000 level.

26/09/2025

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Martin Low
As one can see, Bitcoin is experiencing a major dip after hovering between $114,000 and $115,0000 for the rest of the Month. Dovish statements by the Federal Reserve

As one can see, Bitcoin is experiencing a major dip after hovering between $114,000 and $115,0000 for the rest of the Month. Dovish statements by the Federal Reserve.