Corporate rituals, the last word on the universe and more in this week’s #TheEdit.

• Who will have the last word on the universe? Modern science suggests that we and all our achievements and memories are destined to vanish like a dream – The New York Times
• The CEO Index. Raconteur has analysed the key information on each of the FTSE 100’s CEOs to explore their profiles, pay and paths to the top – Raconteur
• Embrace the awkward silence. Conversational lulls may be harder to avoid than ever, so we might as well get used to them – The Atlantic
• A short guide to corporate rituals. From the public to the private, ceremonies pervade business life – The Economist
• A new paganism. Now is the time to revitalise our relationship with nature and immerse ourselves in the little wonders of the universe – Aeon
• Why altruistic perfectionism is self-defeating. Psychotherapist Tim LeBon discusses why perfectionism is not the same as the pursuit of excellence – 80,000 Hours Podcast
• Cities are back. Here’s how to make them work better. London and Paris have never been bigger. But there are endless ways to optimise urban space – Financial Times
• Knowing when to quit. Decision strategist and former professional poker player Annie Duke talks about knowing when to cut your losses – The Beautiful Truth