One point this article hasn't touched upon is that peoples' needs for social interaction can vary wildly, from the need for constant companionship, to being fin

One point this article hasn't touched upon is that peoples' needs for social interaction can vary wildly, from the need for constant companionship, to being fine with none, even for years. There have been many solitary people throughout history who were able to get along just fine alone, even with no person or god to keep them company. Yes, it's instructive to learn coping mechanisms from famous people in history, but be careful about falling for the fallacy that everyone is the same. Your mileage WILL vary.