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Originally Posted by Travler
Spelling seems to more a function of memory than intelligence. Of course you could argue that the application of memorized knowledge indicates intelligence but then any computer would be deemed as intelligent with that argument or for that matter a tree with carved initials would also be capable of memorizing the carved letter and is therefore intelligent.
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You start out on the correct path, but then take a wrong turn leading to an erroneous conclusion.
Whilst one can indeed argue that the proper application of spelling and/or grammar is merely a function of memory and not intelligence, you overlook the simple fact that the acquisition of the knowledge stored inside memory, in fact is highly related to intelligence.
A more intelligent person will generally have an easier time acquiring knowledge, frequently accompanied by a greater desire to do so; someone who, for example, reads a lot, will likely have a larger vocabulary than someone who doesn't, with a direct relation between the level of difficulty of a text and the size of the vocabulary.
Additionally, I would dare to argue that applying the rules of spelling and grammar onto the thoughts inside your head in order to form a coherent text that conforms to the rules that have been accepted with regards to whatever language you are using, has quite a bit to do with intelligence, although more on a subconscious level. It'd however turn into a bit of a debate that still goes on between linguists though, as to how language is formed - whether the brain stores text patterns for simple retrieval when necessary, or whether it actually pulls a basic vocabulary through a series of operators.