The Pips Puzzle Craze: A Window into the Gig Economy's Dark Side The New York Times' recent coverage of the Pips puzzle phenomenon has left many puzzled, wondering what all the fuss is about.
Beneath the surface lies a fascinating tale of digital labor and the exploitation of creative workers in the gig economy.
The puzzle itself may seem innocuous – a grid based game requiring logic and problem solving skills – but it belies a more complex reality.