Concepts like ecosystem, biosphere, and adaptation through evolution support the belief that matter and energy are in constant, visceral rapport.
Here on planet earth, through agreement and compromise, all living beings, energy, including the inanimate co-create an harmonic resonant field called collective reality.
Although the brain controls the body's inner environment, the brain also interacts with and modulates collective earth reality by exchanging impressions. The central nervous system seems vital to this interaction and also vital to evolving the brain both physiologically and functionally as reflected in learned behavior through life experience.
Regarding (Darwin-Mendel) evolution, which of the following is most influential or most essential: environment, experiences, or self-awareness? Also, does enlightenment happen with Darwin-Mendel evolution by default, or are these one in the same?