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SSSI & SI Journal @sijournal.bsky.social · Aug 22

New on Early View: "Rethinking Face-to-Face Interaction: Lessons from Studies of “Autistic Sociality”" by Lars E. F. Johannessen doi.org/10.1002/symb... #sssi #sociology #interactionism #autism #sociality

Rethinking Face‐to‐Face Interaction: Lessons from Studies of “Autistic Sociality”

Face-to-face interaction is a foundational concept in microsociology. This article surveys the social experiences of autistic people, who are commonly known for having a strained relationship with in...

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Aug 21

✨ New publication ✨

Face-to-face is often treated as the “gold standard” of interaction. My new article shows how autistic sociality complicates this view, revealing alternative ways of connecting.

Available open access in Symbolic Interaction:
#sociology #anthrosky #autism #neurodiversity

Rethinking Face‐to‐Face Interaction: Lessons from Studies of “Autistic Sociality”

Face-to-face interaction is a foundational concept in microsociology. This article surveys the social experiences of autistic people, who are commonly known for having a strained relationship with in...

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Aug 8

Reading list:

Theorizing in Times of Crisis, Fragmentation and Disorder (2025)

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Aug 7

Reading list:

The promises and perils of AI for sociology (Au & Fong, 2025, published in Sociology)

journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Abstract
This article argues that in an age of artificial intelligence (AI), sociologists have not adequately thought about the challenges posed to their work and pedagogy. Drawing on examples from Hong Kong, we foreground the challenges that AI poses to sociological education, student success and working conditions, amid the marketization of higher education and broad shifts in funding toward STEM disciplines. We then suggest four tactical strategies for sociology to respond and live with AI: (1) incorporating computational training into sociological education; (2) incorporating AI into instrument design for sociological research; (3) incorporating AI into models of inference; and (4) incorporating AI into classroom and campus design. We contend that, in doing so, we may rethink the repertoires of professional sociology with new frontiers for AI applications and modalities of student education.

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thanks! She has been a nice little companion so far! :-)

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Jul 31

Work-life (im)balance

A selfie of me trying to rock a dual monitor-setting in our couch while our new baby sleeps on my chest

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Jul 3

Optimal combo

First-person picture of our new baby sleeping on my chest while I'm reading a nice little book

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Jun 21

I seems to be fixed on my end now, but let me know if you still experience any issues!

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Jun 21

Thanks for the notice! I'm on vacation but will see if I can fix it nonetheless.

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Jun 16

Time for day one of the Norwegian microsociology meeting! Look at this beautiful room of people 😍

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Jun 15

It's finally here: the second annual meeting of the Norwegian Microsociological Network! This year we're in Trondheim, with Gary Alan Fine and Iddo Tavory as special guests. The drinks reception is over; now we have two full days of talks to look forward to 🤠

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · May 2

Reading list:

Monika Krause (2024): Theorizing from Neglected Cases

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Apr 24

Hartmut Rosa just gave the Vilhelm Aubert memorial lecture at the University of Oslo. The guy packed two auditoriums (!) and half of us had to watch on livestream.

My not so impressive view of the livestream

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Mar 15

Currently reading "Generative AI for academics" by @drmarkcarrigan.bsky.social It's a refreshing, sociological take on a topic dominated by self-help books, and Mark is particularly good at articulating his ambivalence towards GenAI and what it means for scholarship.

Generative AI for Academics

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Jill Walker Rettberg @jilltxt.bsky.social · Mar 8

The list of words the Trump administration has banned from research grants is even longer than the lists I’ve seen online. Here are screenshots of the words confirmed by the NYTimes and listed in this article www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Feb 26

Isaac A. Reed gave a brilliant guest lecture at @oslomet.bsky.social earlier this week, discussing the balance between under- and overinterpretation when using theory in empirical social research. The lecture can be seen here: youtu.be/3vmmafrv9kY?...
#sociology #philsky

Isaac Ariail Reed: “Interpretation reframed: On theory and truth in the human sciences”

YouTube video by Norwegian Microsociological Network

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Feb 14

That would be a "drita full professor"

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Feb 13

It's a Nordic thing!

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Feb 13

Rookie mistake!

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Feb 13

That would be "bakfull professor". Completely different ballgame.

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Feb 13

Fun fact: "Full professor" means "drunk professor" in Norwegian.

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Feb 2

📢 New paper 📢

We bust 5 myths about face-to-face vs. remote interviewing and argue for "interview mode pluralism" as a more context-aware way of assessing the strengths and weaknesses of different interview modes.

Link: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

#Sociology #comsky #STS

Abstract
New technology brings new methodological opportunities. While long limited to face-to-face interviewing, today’s interview researchers can choose from a plethora of options, including email, instant messaging, telephone, and video interviews. Consequently, the issue of interview modes and their relative strengths and weaknesses has received increased attention. In this article, we take stock of existing writings on interview modes in qualitative interview research. Drawing on key insights from more general theorizing about face-to-face and remote interaction, we identify and challenge five key assumptions in writings about interview modes: (1) that physical copresence ensures more and better data; (2) that interview modes have determinate effects on interaction; (3) that remote interviewing should seek to replicate face-to-face interviewing; (4) that interviews modes should be held constant within each study; and (5) that face-to-face interviewing is unmediated. We counter each assumption with a series of more productive methodological principles and advance instead a view we call interview mode pluralism, which offers a more nuanced and relational understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different interview modes. The article thus helps increase the methodological literacy of those conducting and evaluating qualitative interview research, enhancing the likelihood that researchers select those tools best suited for their tasks, and reducing the chance that evaluators dismiss research based on their methodological prejudice.

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Feb 1

Went skiing for the first time in 10+ years. Fell on my ass a handful of times. Met a horse. Good times.

Went off pist for a short while and left my mark in the snow

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Jan 31

Got promoted to full professor today! AND I'm at a mountain resort for three days of sociological bliss. It's going to be one hell of a weekend!

Overall assessment
Considering the submitted material and of the criteria for promotion laid down in the regulations, guidelines for assessment of competence in hiring and promotion at OsloMet, the Committee finds, based on the academic portfolio, education, academic degrees, scientific papers, participation in management of research and development projects, work experience, and pedagogical qualifications, that Lars Emil Fagernes Johannessen is highly qualified for promotion to the post of professor in knowledge, expertise and professions.
The conclusion is unanimous and indubitable

Mountain view from my hotel room at Storefjell

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Lars E.F. Johannessen @larsjohannessen.bsky.social · Jan 27

The Fremen walk works though! I haven't fallen on my ass in several years 😎

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