Embark on a hands-on Python journey designed for absolute beginners in this 2-hour 17-minute tutorial from PyCon US. Dive into the world of programming through interactive exercises, encouraging questions, experimentation, and collaborative learning. Explore fundamental Python concepts including data types (strings, numbers, lists), conditional statements, loops, and user input handling. Progress through carefully crafted exercises that require no prior programming knowledge, only basic computer skills and arithmetic understanding. By the end of this tutorial, gain practical experience writing small Python programs, develop excitement for Python's capabilities, and cultivate curiosity for further exploration in programming.