Hm, of course. Yours is one of the human worlds which lacks magic.

[Because while she does see his point, Equestria has no need for a number of great dirty factories. It isn't just unicorn magic either - she can't imagine a family of Earth pony farmers taking an entire day for just one field. Imagine what the Apples would do then!]

They do tend to rely heavily on advanced technology. [Much more advanced that what he seems aware of.] How old is your nation?