We have tragically lost another brilliant mind and beautiful soul, Felix Hill, a talented AI researcher at Google DeepMind, to suicide.

Felix’s suicide note (docs.google.com/documen…) is a deeply moving account of the complexities of mental health, the dangers of substance misuse, and the importance of compassion in both our personal and professional lives.

He wrote: “Please if you have any voice, try to warn the public that drugs like Ketamine… can have a notable side effect if used the wrong way — to end a promising life and destroy multiple families, pretty much overnight.”

Felix’s message is a powerful reminder of the fragility of mental well-being. He calls on us to reduce stigma, support those who suffer, and advocate for better mental health resources. His heartfelt final words challenge us to embrace kindness and cherish the beauty of life.

The dark, suicidal side of “tech bro” culture is a disgraceful stain on Silicon Valley. The pressure to achieve, compounded by isolation and substance misuse, continues to take lives.

Oana Olteanu’s thoughtful LinkedIn post and X tweet highlight Felix’s story and the dangers of untreated depression.

If you know someone struggling with depression, especially if they are lonely or dependent on substances, please get help. Don’t let them face this deadly disease alone. Your support could save a life.