<p>You think, you feel, you <em>are</em>—but what if your consciousness isn’t just in your brain? What if reality itself is shaped by something beyond the physical? </p><p>In this episode, <strong>Mark Gober—author, consciousness researcher, and former Silicon Valley banker—joins Dave Asprey</strong> 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. </p><p>Mark reveals how declassified CIA documents, quantum physics, and meditation practices point to a deeper, more interconnected world—one where perception <em>creates</em> 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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Discover in This Episode:</strong> </p><p>• <strong>Is consciousness non-local?</strong> Why your brain might not be the source of your thoughts </p><p>• <strong>Near-death experiences & life after death</strong>—the science and firsthand accounts </p><p>• <strong>Psychic phenomena & remote viewing</strong>—what the CIA doesn’t want you to ignore </p><p>• <strong>Float tanks, meditation & altered states</strong>—how to access expanded awareness </p><p>• <strong>The AI consciousness debate</strong>—can machines ever become truly self-aware? </p><p>• <strong>Protecting your energy</strong>—why spiritual safeguards matter when exploring altered states </p><p> </p><p>SPONSORS </p><p>-Our Place | Head to <a href="https://fromourplace.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fromourplace.com/</a> and use the code DAVE for 10% off your order. </p><p>-fatty15 | Go to <a href="https://fatty15.com/dave" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fatty15.com/dave</a> and save an extra $15 when you subscribe with code DAVE. </p><p><br></p><p> </p><p><strong>Resources:</strong>  </p><p>• <strong>A Day of Biohacking and Consciousness Event April 12th: </strong><a href="https://daveasprey.com/biohacking-and-consciousness/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/biohacking-and-consciousness/</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s New Book - <em>Heavily Meditated</em>:</strong> <a href="https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/</a> </p><p>• <strong>Mark’s Instagram<em>:</em> </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/markgober_author/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/markgober_author/</a> </p><p>• <strong>Mark’s Websit<em>e</em></strong>: <a href="https://www.markgober.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.markgober.com/</a> </p><p>• <strong>Danger Coffee</strong>: <a href="https://dangercoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dangercoffee.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s Website</strong>: <a href="https://daveasprey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s Linktree</strong>: <a href="https://linktr.ee/daveasprey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/daveasprey</a> </p><p>• <strong>Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live</strong>: <a href="https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ourupgradecollective.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Own an Upgrade Labs</strong>: <a href="https://ownanupgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ownanupgradelabs.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Upgrade Labs</strong>: <a href="https://upgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://upgradelabs.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement</strong>: <a href="https://40yearsofzen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://40yearsofzen.com</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong> </p><p><strong>00:00</strong> - Trailer </p><p><strong>00:50</strong> - Intro </p><p><strong>03:11</strong> - Meet Mark Gober </p><p><strong>05:25</strong> - From Banking to Awakening </p><p><strong>10:16</strong> - Float Tanks & Consciousness </p><p><strong>12:35</strong> - Psychic Phenomena </p><p><strong>19:14</strong> - Science & Skepticism </p><p><strong>25:51</strong> - Personal Experiences </p><p><strong>40:51</strong> - Spiritual Protection </p><p><strong>42:58</strong> - Parasitic Entities </p><p><strong>44:59</strong> - Psychedelics & Mindset </p><p><strong>45:58</strong> - Alien Abductions </p><p><strong>47:04</strong> - Navigating Psychedelics </p><p><strong>51:58</strong> - Intuition & Inner Knowing </p><p><strong>58:41</strong> - Telepathy & Remote Viewing </p><p><strong>59:46</strong> - Near-Death Experiences </p><p><