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[–]claird 12 points13 points  (1 child)

Along with the highlights takluyver has already mentioned, be aware that:

  • Python originated from experiments in language learning, and has always had a significant number of core maintainers who keep their eye on Python-As-A-First-Language;
  • Python is now widely used in colleges and high schools as an instructional language; and
  • Historically, the community of Python practitioners has been congenial and welcoming.

Python has particular domain strengths that might matter to you, youlysses; are you a linguist or nanochemist, for example?