1. A method for using a breakpoint determination unit comprising a breakpoint neuron to examine an artificial nervous system, comprising: operating at least a portion of the artificial nervous system; using the breakpoint neuron to detect that a condition exists based at least in part on monitoring one or more components in the artificial nervous system; and at least one of suspending, examining, modifying, or flagging the operation of the at least the portion of the artificial nervous system, based at least in part on the detection.