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Greatness is a concept that has shaped history, yet it feels increasingly rare in modern discourse. From Alexander the Great to Catherine the Great, history has bestowed this title upon figures whose vision, ambition, and impact transcended their time. But what made them "great"? Was it military conquest, statesmanship, cultural influence, or sheer force of personality? And why do we hesitate to use the term today? Have our values shifted, or has the world become too complex for singular figures to dominate the stage? In this episode, we explore what defines greatness, why some figures earned the title, and whether modern society has outgrown—or simply lost—the will to recognize truly great individuals.