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Even if the mechanical linkage was the initial reason for the design, the design still holds value in basically spreading out the letters in such a way that it minimizes the need for fingers to be constantly used for the typical words that we use in the English language. You don't want all the vowels to be on the left hand, for example, you want these letters spread out so that you get roughly even utilization of the fingers when typing.
What are you smoking? Vowels clustering on one hand is a hallmark telltale sign of a decent layout because of hand alternation, a doubtlessly desired property because, you know, vowels and consonants alternate!