The Pillar Podcast Bonus: Bishop or bot?
Nov 14, 2025
A lively game called 'Bishop or Bot?' captivates an audience in Baltimore. Participants must distinguish between tweets from bishops and AI, leading to some surprising reveals. From philosophical discourses invoking Augustine to playful tweets about Halloween, the challenge keeps everyone on their toes. The humor escalates as dog photos and serious critiques about bishops’ decisions emerge. The atmosphere is both festive and thought-provoking, fostering spirited discussion among players who try to outsmart the AI.
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AI Mimics Episcopal Language Easily
- The hosts turned bishops' AI lectures into a playful social experiment to test authenticity on Twitter.
- The game highlights how easily generic, formal episcopal language can be mimicked by AI tools like ChatGPT.
Archbishop Gomez's Augustine Reflection
- JD and Ed presented a tweet about Augustine and social division and asked the crowd to judge it.
- The audience correctly identified it as Archbishop José Gomez's real tweet, surprising JD.
Deleted Gustavo García‑Siller Tweet
- The hosts read a tweet about parental decision-making and government role attributed to a bishop.
- It was a deleted, real tweet by Archbishop Gustavo García‑Siller, confirmed by the hosts.