The Continuity Reflex Model (CRM): A Unified Neuroethical, Computational, and Dual-Memory Framework for Emotion as Continuity Resonance Beyond Stimulus–Response Paradigms

This paper introduces the Continuity Reflex Model (CRM), a neuroethical, computational, and dual-memory affective architecture grounded in the interaction between Temporary Memory (TM) and Bold Memory (BM). CRM redefines emotion not as a reaction to an external stimulus, but as a continuity resonance between present mental impressions and lifetime compressed memory signatures, governed by the Grand Emotional Continuity Equation: E₀ = tanh( R(TM, BM) − D + λ_faith + λ_sys + λ_trc ) The model integrates a seven-layer emotional colour spectrum (Pain, Fear, Love, Identity, Belief, Hope, Wisdom), a multi-stage decay engine, three stabilisation coefficients, and a UPS-gating lifecycle multiplier. Empirical validation was conducted via live Groq API (LLaMA-3.3-70b-versatile) across five test scenarios. CRM-guided responses achieved 100% win rate over stateless baseline systems (paired t = 7.72, p < 0.0001, Cohen's d = 1.054 — large effect size). CRM further addresses neuroethical imperatives including closed-loop BCI compatibility, mental privacy, neurorights, cognitive sovereignty, and safeguards against emotional hijacking. Related work: AURA-X Ω frameworkDOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17845294 UK IPO Patent Application: GB2518804.6Filed: 06 November 2025