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My theory is since they're able to generate intense fire at will, which would fulfill a ton of societal needs like warmth, light, defense, and energy, and all without needing any form of training or education or discipline, they lack the same engineering abilities ponies (and we) have and take for granted. Ponies would think "Our houses burned down. Let's build out of fireproof materials" while a kirin would think "Our houses burn down. We're screwed unless we stop our fire abilities" :P