You think, you feel, you are—but what if consciousness is non-local? What if reality perception itself is shaped by something beyond the physical?
In this episode, Mark Gober—author, consciousness science 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 consciousness studies on near-death experiences, telepathy research, and why some scientists believe consciousness exists beyond the brain.
Mark reveals how declassified CIA documents, quantum mind theories, and altered states of awareness through meditation point to a deeper, more interconnected world—one where thought power shapes existence. If you’ve ever questioned whether free will is an illusion, wondered about spiritual awakening and life after death, or wanted to tap into your higher self through expanded consciousness, 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
• Telepathy research & remote viewing—what the CIA doesn’t want you to ignore
• Float tanks, meditation & altered states—how to access expanded consciousness
• The AI consciousness debate—can machines ever become truly self-aware?
• Mind-body connection & spiritual safeguards—why protection matters when exploring metaphysics
If you’re ready to dive into the awakening process and explore the science behind mind over matter, this conversation will take you beyond the limits of perception.
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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