Rektor Måns Svensson föreläste på JU LIVE

On Thursday 27 February, Måns Svensson, President of Jönköping University (JU) and Professor of Sociology of Law at the School of Health and Welfare presented in the spring semester's edition of the lecture series JU LIVE. About 60 people gathered in the JMW hall at the library to take part in the lecture, which focused on, among other things, how people follow laws.

Måns Svensson is Professor in Sociology of Law and his research includes, among other things, how norm changes occur in society, specifically what makes people follow laws and how social norms affect behavior.

One challenge in today's modern society is the rapid technological development. Here, research shows that technology can create social disorientation and increase mental health problems. Technology companies play an important role in setting boundaries and enabling new ways for people to communicate, act and take in information. Måns mentioned the internet, social media, and even more recently, generative artificial intelligence (AI) as factors that place new demands and affect norms and ethics in society.

Interesting and highly topical lecture

Many people had signed up for the lecture. One of them was Svante Knutsson, who thought the lecture was interesting and easy to understand, despite it being a complex subject. Svante thinks that JU LIVE is good because it gives him the opportunity to take part in new research in a flexible and accessible way.

“It was great, easy to understand and a lot of slides that complemented the lecture in a good way. I have not been here before but will come back again,” says Svante Knutsson.

Måns Svensson noted that JU LIVE is a good format for JU to reach out with research in a more accessible way and where all of Jönköping is welcomed.

“It was easy to say yes because I always enjoy giving lectures. I got to talk about something that I love, namely my research, and it was very fun. This type of event is rewarding and a great example of how we bridge knowledge and society,” concludes Måns.