The Central Thalamic Nucleus as the Core Hypothesis of the Consciousness Vortex Model

AbstractThe neural basis of consciousness is a central issue in the field of neuroscience, with the "hardproblem" of consciousness revolving around the unclear physical origin of subjectiveexperience. Existing theories (such as IIT, GWT, etc.) are confined to information-logicrecursive frameworks, failing to identify core physical structures and often focusing on thecortex, which contradicts clinical evidence that thalamic damage leads to loss of consciousness.To address these limitations, this paper proposes and argues that the central medial thalamicnucleus (CM) is the core anchor for consciousness generation. Using the ConsciousnessFlow Vortex Model (CFVM) as an analytical framework, the study systematically elucidatesCM's critical role in information convergence, rhythm regulation, and global integration fromthree dimensions: closed-loop cycles, central focusing, and global synchronization. Theanalysis demonstrates that CM can serve as the central anchor for consciousness production,effectively explaining the characteristics of awareness, integration, stability, and subjectivity inconsciousness. This hypothesis not only constructs a comprehensive theoretical model forconsciousness research but also provides a clear structural localization for the neuralmechanisms of consciousness, offering new opportunities for breakthroughs in theneuroscience of consciousness.Keywords: Central medial thalamic nucleus, consciousness anchor, consciousness vortextheory, physical origin of subjective experience, consciousness awakening and awareness,CFVM, conscious awareness