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Well, Python was just starting to gain popularity 5+ years ago when I got sick, which means it's been gaining momentum for a while now. The support has only gotten better, and I'll finding quite a few instances of it being embraced in several scientific fields....
I'd say that it's got a pretty good run left in it, you're not betting on a long shot with it.
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(Entertaining) Development Visualization : History of Python
(1990 to 2012): https://youtu.be/cNBtDstOTmA
If you look for "Gource" and Python you can find animations for later years/related bits.
Worth it just for the visual; it may also give you a sense of the dedication people have had to Python's development.