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How long would the average human survive if placed in an environment with no other humans?

With food and water, pretty long I'd say. Whether they'd stay sane is a different matter.

Meh, we're still losing sanity even when around other people. Sanity is relative.

You should see a psychologist if you feel like that.

So, are you unaware of the mental health crisis that's been popping up in 1st world countries in the past, oh, I don't know, 10-20 years?

I am, that's why I'm suggesting you seek professional help.

Are we talking about someone from Silicon Valley or an Alaskan bushman?

The Alaskan could do it.

But without another person to share information with (genetic or cultural), he's a dead end.

And?

The mental exercise was if a human could last a significant time away from the aid of other humans. Not if one human can continue humanity.