Welcome to The Barber Shop · With Jim Barber
AI is getting smarter.
Are you?
I’m Jim Barber and I’m a cognitive fitness advocate. That’s a fancy way of saying I help people strengthen their thinking while making the most of artificial intelligence.
AI can do remarkable things for us. But when we let it do too much of our thinking, we risk missing opportunities to exercise our own minds.
The answer isn’t to use less AI. It’s to use your mind more, and use more of your mind.
Jim Barber · Cognitive fitness advocate and speaker
A personal welcome
Pull up a chair.
The Barber Shop is about people, not just technology. Watch my short welcome, then look around. You’ll find practical ideas, mental workouts, and good conversations about staying sharp in the age of AI.
Human First. AI Second.
Take a look around
What will you find at The Barber Shop?
Some resources are free for everyone. Others are for members. Either way, you’re welcome to explore.
The Magazine Rack
Easy-to-read Cognitive Playbooks, including Is AI Making You Stoopid? No membership or email address required.
Browse the Playbooks →The Thinking Gym
Give your imagination, intuition, curiosity, and other thinking abilities a workout. AI is your sparring partner, not your substitute… or your enemy.
Visit the Gym →The Brainy Bunch
Join Jim and fellow members for live weekly conversations about cognitive fitness and the human response to AI.
Meet the Brainy Bunch →Jim’s Programs
Explore Jim’s keynote and workshop concepts for organizations interested in helping people think more effectively in the age of AI.
Explore Jim’s Programs →The Bulletin Board
A place for community ideas, polls, useful prompts, and other resources. Some features are still being developed.
See the Bulletin Board →Join the Community
Learn what’s included in membership, compare monthly and annual options, and find out how to join when enrollment opens.
Explore Membership →Limited Time Special
Join in the fun
Become a Founding Member of The Barber Shop!
To celebrate our Grand Opening, we’re offering a special thank-you to the people who join us at the beginning.
Founding Member Rates:
- $11/month (regularly $15/month)
- $111/year (regularly $150/year)
And here’s the best part:
Your Founding Member rate is yours to keep for as long as you maintain your membership!
No introductory rate that suddenly jumps after three months. No surprise increase at your first renewal.
Just our way of saying thanks for being here from the beginning.
Human First. AI Second. Your Mind Matters.
Your mind matters
Let’s keep it that way.
You don’t have to choose between using AI and using your own intelligence.
The Barber Shop is here to help you do both, better.
Or start with a free Cognitive Playbook in The Magazine Rack.