&quot;If you only have time to learn one language, learn Python, because it&#x27;s better for non-statistical purposes (I don&#x27;t think that&#x27;s very controversial).&quot;<p>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.