217 - Did AI Destroy Alien Civilizations? And Are We Next?
217 - Did AI Destroy Alien Civilizations? And Are We Next?  
Podcast: Ninjas Are Butterflies
Published On: Fri Oct 23 2026
Description: What if the reason we haven’t discovered intelligent life in the universe is because artificial intelligence destroyed it? This week on Ninjas Are Butterflies, comedian Brian Bates joins the guys to explore a terrifying theory about the fate of advanced alien civilizations and whether humanity could be heading toward the same disaster. Plus, scientists have successfully grown living human skin on robots, and a mysterious laboratory incident in Russia raises disturbing questions about the next pandemic. How far has science gone, and are we creating something we won’t be able to control? THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:  Go to https://www.ButcherBox.com/NINJAS to get $20 off your first box, plus chicken breast in every box for life or filet or NY strips for a year — with free shipping always. #ad  Sheath. The underwear of legends. Go to https://www.sheath.com/NINJAS and use code NINJAS for 20% off #ad  Pendulum Metabolic Daily is a science-backed probiotic designed to support your body's natural GLP-1 response, help you feel fuller longer, experience fewer cravings, and make it easier to stay on track with your health goals. Right now, podcast listeners can get save up to 48% off their first order at ⁠https://pendulumlife.com/NINJAS⁠ #ad  Get MORE Exclusive Ninjas Are Butterflies Content by joining our Patreon:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/NinjasAreButterflies⁠ NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY @ 11:15AM EST! Ninja Merch: ⁠https://www.sundaycoolswag.com/⁠ Start Your Custom Apparel Order Here: ⁠https://bit.ly/NinjasYT-SundayCool⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices