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So is this considered "green" because it is powered by sails? Or do the sails not really do much and it still needs massive engines to run?

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It’s still going to have a lot of electrical systems, probably some diesel generators and a large diesel motor for propulsion.

Also it’s just a bunch of resources tied up with nobody using them most of the time. Doesn’t seem very “green” to me.

There are some people trying to do actually green stuff with sail power: https://www.sailcargo.inc/

yeah, but he moved $500 million from the billionare class to the "mostly working man" class (plus a few por millionares). Constructors, materials, supply chain etc etc. Plus jobs for some crew, port fees, mooring fees et al.

So, ya know, it's better than him just putting it under the mattress :)

We can only hope they don't wake from the illusion and spend this money right away by hiring each other and get occupied. God forbid they realize that money is actually their own time and effort, and this guy just tricked them into building something for him in exchange for the opportunity (money) of them working for themselves at another time.

As inequality grows, it only becomes more evident. Workers can safely cut the billionaire middle man.

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