I got minus'd a point for that? I still agree though. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of the "elite" spatially intelligent are professional athletes and race car drivers.

Value is subjective and some fields value traits that vary from what is valued in other fields.

To be a successful mathematician, you don't need to be particularly capable when it comes to spacial intelligence. The article highlights concerns but reality is different; the statistical analysis I conduct in a day requires very little spacial intelligence. The most productive athletes in my city do require a superior level of spacial intelligence and they are compensated incredibly well for their contributions (paid more in a year than I am likely to be paid in may entire career).