Betrayal for Loyalty: A True Story of Rebellion Against the Apocalypse

Aurelian Barrault’s inspiring, scientific, and political biography of the greatest mathematician of the 20th century. Here, the renowned astrophysicist tells the story of a true rebellion.

Alexander Grottendyk is undoubtedly the greatest mathematician of the 20th century, and indeed one of the greatest of all time. He is a brilliant giant of legendary stature. But he is also, and perhaps above all, a sensitive, rebellious, and uncompromising soul. From his groundbreaking work in radical ecology and his scathing critique of science and technology to his profound deconstruction of Western imperialism, Grottendyk offers invaluable insights into the civilizational catastrophe that has already largely begun. His penetrating analyses and unwavering passion are more relevant than ever, as they outline the possibilities of potential salvation. Driven by love and loyalty to the highest values, Grottendyk defied all prevailing expectations.

Far from being a biography, this essay compares Alexander Grotendyk’s revolutionary political and philosophical ideas with Aurélien Barrault’s personal anxieties as he grapples with a time of catastrophe. In a bold and unconventional style, the argument is presented without compromise.

Barrault also holds a PhD in philosophy, is an environmental activist, and the author of several books, most recently *Theory K: Science in the Face of Environmental Catastrophe* (Grasset, 2023).