Notes App Apology from Dr. Lincoln Rodriguez

Lincoln Rodriguez, seen on his private Hinge account

To my patients, colleagues, and the wider public,

I want to take a moment to address the situation that’s come to light regarding the brain-enhancing drug, Neurovance.

First and foremost, I’m sorry. Truly. It was never my intention to harm or deceive anyone. My life’s work has been about helping people, and it’s devastating to know I may have betrayed that trust.

I’m sorry to anyone who trusted me, who believed in my integrity as a neurologist, and who thought I stood for the betterment of humanity. I’m also sorry to the scientific community, which I have undoubtedly tarnished with my choices. This apology is long overdue, and I regret not speaking out sooner.

When I first got involved with Neurovance and its company, I believed in its potential to revolutionize mental health and cognitive performance. At the time, I was naive. The people behind the initiative were persuasive and persistent, using my vulnerabilities to draw me in. I conducted my research, submitted my findings, and genuinely thought I was contributing to a brighter future. They said this was about changing lives, about giving humanity a fighting chance against its limitations. I was assured it would remain ethical, regulated, and above all, optional. I truly believed that we were pioneers on the cutting edge of human potential. Or at least that’s the story I told myself.

But somewhere along the way, I made choices that compromised my integrity.

The truth? I didn’t fight hard enough. I didn’t ask the tough questions. I didn’t look deeply into the consequences.

I see now how wrong I was. I betrayed the very principles I vowed to uphold when I became a neurologist.

To those suffering from Neurovance's unintended side effects, to the families who watched their loved ones spiral into dependency, to the professionals who were edged out for refusing to conform—I see you. Your pain, your frustration, your distrust of the medical community? It’s valid. And it’s on me.

To those who trusted me: I failed you. I know an apology can’t undo the harm, but I am committed to making amends.

I don’t expect forgiveness, but I hope my actions moving forward will reflect genuine accountability.

At this point, I know words are not enough. I can’t undo the damage. I can’t take back the years I spent advocating for something I now know was harmful. But I can, and will, take responsibility.

From here on out, I am committed to doing the following:

 1. Transparency: I will fully cooperate with all investigations into the Neurovance program. No more excuses, no more half-truths
 2. Restitution: I am dedicating a significant portion of my resources to funding programs that help those affected by Neurovance dependency and side effects. This includes both medical treatments and mental health support
 3. Advocacy: I will work tirelessly to reform the systems that allowed this to happen in the first place. We need stricter oversight on drug development, marketing practices, and the ethical frameworks governing medical innovation
 4. Education: I will spend the rest of my career educating future neurologists about the dangers of compromising ethics for innovation

I don’t expect forgiveness. I don’t expect understanding. Honestly, I don’t deserve either. But I hope my actions going forward can at least begin to make amends for the harm I’ve caused.

Thank you for holding me accountable. Thank you for forcing me to confront the truth.

Again, I am sorry. Truly.

Sincerest regards, Dr. Rodriguez