"If you only have time to learn one language, learn Python, because it's better for non-statistical purposes (I don't think that's very controversial)." Actual

"If you only have time to learn one language, learn Python, because it's better for non-statistical purposes (I don't think that's very controversial)." Actually, it is. When someone has only 3 or 4 years to finish their thesis and learning how to program is secondary at best, and they have to do it in a math-heavy department or field, there is no time or use to learn Python.