You think, you feel, you are—but what if your consciousness isn’t just in your brain? What if reality itself is shaped by something beyond the physical?

In this episode, Mark Gober—author, consciousness researcher, and former Silicon Valley banker—joins Dave Asprey to challenge everything you think you know about the mind, reality, and human potential. He explores groundbreaking research on near-death experiences, psychic phenomena, and why some scientists believe consciousness may exist beyond the body.

Mark reveals how declassified CIA documents, quantum physics, and meditation practices point to a deeper, more interconnected world—one where perception creates reality. If you’ve ever questioned whether free will is an illusion, wondered about life after death, or wanted to tap into higher states of awareness, this episode will shift your perspective.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• Is consciousness non-local? Why your brain might not be the source of your thoughts

• Near-death experiences & life after death—the science and firsthand accounts

• Psychic phenomena & remote viewing—what the CIA doesn’t want you to ignore

• Float tanks, meditation & altered states—how to access expanded awareness

• The AI consciousness debate—can machines ever become truly self-aware?

• Protecting your energy—why spiritual safeguards matter when exploring altered states

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Resources:

• A Day of Biohacking and Consciousness Event April 12th: https://daveasprey.com/biohacking-and-consciousness/

• Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/

• Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markgober_author/

• Mark’s Website: https://www.markgober.com/

• Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com

• Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com

• Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey

• Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com

• Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com

• Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com

• 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com

Timestamps:

00:00 - Trailer

00:50 - Intro

03:11 - Meet Mark Gober

05:25 - From Banking to Awakening

10:16 - Float Tanks & Consciousness

12:35 - Psychic Phenomena

19:14 - Science & Skepticism

25:51 - Personal Experiences

40:51 - Spiritual Protection

42:58 - Parasitic Entities

44:59 - Psychedelics & Mindset

45:58 - Alien Abductions

47:04 - Navigating Psychedelics

51:58 - Intuition & Inner Knowing

58:41 - Telepathy & Remote Viewing

59:46 - Near-Death Experiences

01:04:54 - Consciousness Beyond the Brain

01:12:38 - Psychic Abilities & Ethics

01:24:11 - Consciousness & Reality

01:27:58 - Final Thoughts

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