OT: why do people use python when it is slow?

[jmh530 via Digitalmars-d-learn]

On Wednesday, 14 October 2015 at 22:11:56 UTC, data pulverizer 
wrote:
> On Tuesday, 13 October 2015 at 23:26:14 UTC, Laeeth Isharc 
> wrote:
>> https://www.quora.com/Why-is-Python-so-popular-despite-being-so-slow
>> Andrei suggested posting more widely.
>
>
> I believe it is easier and more effective to start on the 
> research side. D will need: [snip]

Great list, but tons of work!