"Atoms pondering atoms" is a quote which the popular astrophysicist Brian Cox attributes to the great theoretical physicist Richard Feynman, to describe the (possibly unique cosmological) phenomenon of conscious, sentient collections of atoms (us) pondering other atoms (the stars). In such a way, the universe has become "self aware". Cox continues to argue it is therefore humankind's responsibility NOT to "blow ourselves to smithereens" in a nuclear holocaust, in order to preserve not just ourselves but also our knowledge of the universe.

Agnostic Hymns / Secular Psalms

Atoms Pondering Atoms

"Reciprocity Nexus" is the moniker for British songwriter Hendrik "Henk" Kleinsmiede, for the songs he writes (alone or with friends) away from his other frequent music vehicle, "The Third Space", a virtual band and songwriting partnership with his best friend Joe Farthing. 

As the name suggests, "Reciprocity Nexus" is a network or exchange for musical ideas and collaborations. The collaborations on single songs with friends Nick Bird ("Brand New Day") and SIljan Panovski ("Suit of Armour") apart, the albums Henk has released under the name "Reciprocity Nexus" are ostensibly "solo" records (in that Henk has written almost all the songs on these albums himself). Yet, he is not comfortable going under his own name; for he feels the contributions of other collaborators are vital. He seeks to acknowledge that through the name.