 Based on indicators in the passage, what can be inferred as the time setting of the story?
It was in the way of an antique, being one of the timepieces made generations past in the Alpine area of Eur-Asia. He said, "Nevertheless, both you and I conform with the present generation in finding it far more pleasant to follow one's way of life in the comfort of one's home than to be confronted with the unpleasantness of facing nature's dangers in more adventurous pastimes." He was drafted into the working force reserves, served his time, and is now free from toil for the balance of his life.
 The future, based on the advanced technology
 The present, based on the character use of credit cards.  The past, based on the dialogue used by characters.  The future, based on the advanced technology  The present, due to the government restrictions on space exploration.