The Science of Consciousness: What’s Beyond the Brain? | Mark Gober

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    SPONSORS  -Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ and use the code DAVE for 10% off your order.  -fatty15 | Go to https://fatty15.com/dave and save an extra $15 when you subscribe with code DAVE.    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  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.