In biology and game theory, the Sir Philip Sidney game is used as a model for the evolution and maintenance of informative communication between relatives. Developed by John Maynard Smith as a model for chick begging behavior, it has been studied extensively including the development of many modified versions.
It was named after a story about Philip Sidney who allegedly, fatally wounded, gave his water to another, saying, "thy necessity is greater than mine."
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“O sweet woods, the delight of solitariness!”
—Sir Philip Sidney (1554–1586)
“All Love is dead, infected
With plague of deep disdain:”
—Sir Philip Sidney (1554–1586)
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—Humphrey, Sir Gilbert (c.1537–1583)
“Well, begone, begone, I say,
Lest that Argus’ eyes perceive you.’
Oh, unjust Fortunes sway,
Which can make me thus to leave you,
And from louts to run away.”
—Sir Philip Sidney (1554–1586)
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—George Gordon Noel Byron (1788–1824)