Spiritual Firewalls: Protection in Consciousness

This chapter examines the establishment of a spiritual firewall to guard against negative influences on consciousness, referencing insights from Terence McKenna about dark entities. It highlights the importance of self-awareness, discernment, and proper guidance when exploring altered states through practices like psychedelics. The conversation also addresses the distinction between genuine intuition and ego noise, emphasizing the need for authenticity in creative expression.

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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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