Joshua M. Greenberg

About the Author

Joshua M. Greenberg is a historian of technology and media whose work illuminates the intersections of innovation, culture, and everyday life. With a PhD in the history of science from Princeton University, he has dedicated his career to exploring how technological advancements shape our understanding of entertainment and information. Greenberg's research draws on extensive archival work and interviews to reveal the human stories behind digital revolutions. His acclaimed book, From Betamax to Blockbuster: Video Stores and the Invention of Movies on Video (Inside Technology), chronicles the rise of home video culture in the late 20th century, highlighting the pivotal role of video rental shops in transforming cinema from a theatrical experience to a domestic one. A former curator at the Museum of American History, Greenberg now teaches at George Mason University, where he continues to inspire students with his engaging narratives on media evolution.