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At what age would a human child be capable of surviving in the wild? (continued)

Peter Bursztyn
Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Let your imagination run wild. Imagine a teenager strolling down a street after school. Their head is down, thumbs glued to their cellphone. Their peripheral vision is good enough to avoid bumping up against “street furniture” like bus shelters.

Now, imagine the buildings change to a forest scene. The pavement becomes a dirt path. What finally alerts the teenager to the change is that their signal fades. Their head pops up and they take in the new scenery with some…