It wouldn't be so strange if he was talking to someone from Viatorus' time, back in the 2000s or the like but Jim's often found a lot of the tech in Adia's world to be comparable or more advanced than his own. It's a stark reminder of how fortunate his time is, for all it's many many faults.

And then Caspar all but confirms the image Jim's starting to get about the state of affairs. Caspar who is, just by his existence, something that his world and time couldn't even fathom how to replicate. The differences between worlds never cease to amaze him.

"You'll walk forward together though. That's important." For the Cylons to continue to exist, it's gotta be critical for it Jim figures. Everyone's got to learn how to change together.