Perhaps, matter and energy predate mind and consciousness. Brain evolved to create symbols {symbolism, mind theory} to make representations used for action. Mind is distinct from matter, because complex organization brought forth new properties.
Mind forms matter and energy representations from matter and energy. Representations use matter and energy structures, just as music is physical-energy patterns, electrochemical-signal patterns, and mental experience. Because mental states are complex matter-and-energy patterns, they can act on matter at all levels. People cannot be conscious of symbol creation, use, or representation processes.
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