The Puzzle of Productivity: What Sunday's Pips Says About Our Obsession With Efficiency The New York Times' "Pips" puzzles have been a staple of weekend entertainment for many, offering a brain teasing respite from modern life.
Beneath their colorful grid and dominoes lies a nuanced commentary on our societal values – particularly when it comes to productivity.
On the surface, Pips is simply a game: a challenge to use every domino to fill in a grid according to various conditions.