  At the latest since the advent of the Internet, disinformation and conspiracy
theories have become ubiquitous. Recent examples like QAnon and Pizzagate prove
that false information can lead to real violence. In this motivation statement
for the Workshop on Human Aspects of Misinformation at CHI 2021, I explain my
research agenda focused on 1. why people believe in disinformation, 2. how
people can be best supported in recognizing disinformation, and 3. what the
potentials and risks of different tools designed to fight disinformation are.
