Parrot, P. Wingate, W. Fowl, F. Beakman, B. Squawk, S.
This paper explores the application of game theory in parrots and their human counterparts. Through a series of experiments, we found that parrots are surprisingly adept at strategic decision-making, often employing tactics such as bluffing and randomization to win at games. In contrast, humans tend to overthink and overcomplicate, leading to suboptimal outcomes. However, it's not all bad news for humans; we do have opposable thumbs, which give us an advantage in certain games, like rock-paper-scissors. Overall, this research highlights the importance of considering animal intelligence in game theory and suggests that we should perhaps let Polly take the lead sometimes.