🧬 Zip It! Using Compression to Detect File & Genome Similarity | Explained by Redwood CEO

Can file similarity really be measured just by compressing data?
In this video, Buck Shlegeris, CEO of Redwood Research, explains how compression utilities can reveal surprising patterns — including genomic similarity — by simply analyzing how well combined files compress.

🔍 Topics covered:

How file compression reflects information similarity

Real-world applications in genomics and machine learning

Why the order of files matters

Surprising insights from a low-level, yet powerful technique

This is a fascinating blend of computer science, data theory, and bioinformatics, all explained in accessible terms.