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The point is that linguistic aptitude _is_ math aptitude, and vice versa.

From my experience, my ability to articulate myself well is bound up with my ability to abstract and detect patterns. It is the same thing I apply to crafting software, the same thing I apply to creating visual art.

I think high-cognitive-ability people segregating themselves into artsy vs mathy people has more to do with their experiences in their formative years.