The Quiz ification of Life: A Distraction from Reality?
The notion that puzzles are a gateway to intellectual stimulation has been widely accepted for decades, but it raises questions about our priorities when we're more eager to challenge ourselves with cryptic clues than with real world issues.
The recent proliferation of puzzles and quizzes in major newspapers, exemplified by The Age's "Superquiz" on July 19, is a case in point.