Peace Corps
independent agency and volunteer program run by the United States Government
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Videos Mentioning Peace Corps
Making Sense of Meditation and Eastern Spirituality
Sam Harris
A US government agency that Joseph Goldstein applied to join, which led him to be stationed in Thailand, where he first encountered Buddhist teachings.
#25 – Scott Harrison: transformation, finding meaning, and taking on the global water crisis
Peter Attia MD
One of the humanitarian organizations Scott Harrison applied to volunteer with after deciding to change his life.
Q&A with Tim — Tools for Better Sleep, Parenting, Fear, How to Boost Your Mood, and More
Tim Ferriss
An organization mentioned as an option for national service during a gap year.
Jack Kornfield — Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy in the Present | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A volunteer program that Jack Kornfield joined to avoid the draft and explore Buddhism in a Buddhist country, leading him to Thailand.
Chase Adam at Startup School NY 2014
Y Combinator
An organization where Chase Adam previously served in Central America, which influenced his perspective on non-profits and initiating Watsi.
Chase Adam at Startup School 2013
Y Combinator
The speaker served as a volunteer in Central America, which was a formative experience leading to the idea for Watsi.
Steve Jurvetson Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A US government agency, used as an analogy for a potential corporate health plan equivalent where service grants long-term healthcare.
CIA Spy: "Leave The USA Before 2030!" Why You Shouldn't Trust Your Gut! - Andrew Bustamante
The Diary Of A CEO
A US government program that offers humanitarian work abroad, which Andrew was applying to before being recruited by the CIA.
Malcolm Gladwell Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An organization mentioned as a potential avenue for mandatory national service to expose young people to different environments.
Kevin Kelly Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A U.S. government agency providing international social and economic development assistance, mentioned as an option for fulfilling a proposed mandatory two-year national service.