The Science of Consciousness: What’s Beyond the Brain? | Mark Gober : 1262

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Mar 20, 2025

Mark Gober, a thought-provoking author and consciousness researcher, delves into the idea that our consciousness may extend beyond the confines of the brain. He discusses near-death experiences and psychic phenomena, revealing insights from declassified CIA documents. Gober challenges traditional views on free will and explores how practices like meditation and sensory deprivation can enhance awareness. He also touches on the debate about AI consciousness, urging listeners to rethink their understanding of reality and the nature of existence.

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ANECDOTE

Float Tank and Womb

Dave Asprey's son, after his first float tank experience at age five, said it reminded him of being in the womb.
This highlights the womb-like relaxation and sensory deprivation float tanks provide.

ANECDOTE

Where's Larry?

Dave Asprey's grandfather, an atheist scientist, promised to send a sign after death if possible.
A billboard mysteriously appeared after his death asking "Where's Larry?", possibly fulfilling this promise.

INSIGHT

Defining Consciousness

Consciousness is your subjective inner awareness, a difficult concept to discuss due to its intangible nature.
Language can only approximate its description, yet everyone experiences it.

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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