The magic paradigms in all the different worlds, at least the ones that have magic to begin with, are really different. It's actually kind of fascinating.

[But this guy isn't Kayneth, and she can't be sure he's as interested in discussing the inner workings of magic with her as her fellow nerd is, so she leaves it at that.]

As for this world, it seems like the only ones familiar with most of the technology here are the ones who've actually reached the stars in their worlds.