Does the Humanist mind fare any better than participants in this study?

It seems that most people can't stand to be alone with their own thoughts.  What a tragedy!  Here's hoping that the Humanist mind is the exception.  Think about it when you're alone in your own head, if you can find the time, that is.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/27/sunday-review/no-time-to-think.html?hpw&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=HpHedThumbWell&module=well-region&region=bottom-well&WT.nav=bottom-well