It just seems like the steel from those containers could be recycled easily enough where you could build homes from them, with proper insulation and ventilation, etc. I had this same idea, but with cardboard boxes, when I was 4. Steve Jobs wasnt about altruism. It just wasn't his strength.
shareIf you google "shipping container house" you'll find a wealth of information on the subject. Some of them are pretty cool.
shareShipping container homes are far from cardboard boxes. They actually very nice with windows, doors, electricity and everything. You should check them out.
shareOh wow I never heard of them; I will, thanks. I'm kinda disappointed that Ivan didn't invent this tho ha.
shareI don't think it was implied that he invented them, it was just a good example of him seeing a large scale solution based on technological progress, filling an important need and having the money to do it. It's nice to see examples of his kind of thinking being used for both profitable business success and actually benefiting the world.
shareIt just seems like the steel from those containers could be recycled easily enough where you could build homes from them, with proper insulation and ventilation, etc.