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At the core of the dialogue is Alfred North Whitehead's process philosophy, which departs sharply from the traditional Platonist framework that prioritizes static, eternal forms. Instead, Whitehead emphasizes the importance of processes—dynamic, ever-changing elements—as the fundamental reality. This perspective is echoed in the works of Nietzsche and Spengler, who both contend that civilizations experience distinct life cycles characterized by a complex interplay of vitality and decay.