This text was not translated, because it is originally in English Tom Walsh column will explore what the 2014 Detroit auto show says about the FUTURE -- the future of mobility, the future of labor and work, the future of global society. With the rapid explosion of technology, the big auto companies have specific people/teams exploring these issues, and Tom will talk to them. Tom will walk the show floor beginning at 2:00 p. m. Monday with Sheryl Connelly, Ford's resident 'futurist' (in charge of global consumer trends and futuring).