Why is Python popular, while Lisp and Scheme aren't?

[Gareth McCaughan]

Roy Smith wrote:

>  That being said, I agree with David; only a computer scientist 
>  interested in language theory would consider Python and Lisp to be 
>  similar.

Q: If you want to find out how similar two languages are,
   what sort of person should you consult?

A: A computer scientist interested in language theory.

:-)

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