Don't you think you would attract attention?' said the Medical Man. 'Our ancestors had no great tolerance for anachronisms.
In H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine," a discussion unfolds about the consequences of time travel, particularly in relation to societal norms and expectations of different eras. The Medical Man raises a concern about how a time traveler would stand out in a historical context, suggesting that our ancestors might not easily accept someone who appears out of place. This highlights the intricate relationship between time and societal acceptance.
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