Explore the future of Python in this 43-minute keynote address from EuroPython 2017. Journey through the current Python interpreter, examining the effects of its leaky abstraction on language design and potential evolution paths for future-proofing. Gain insights into practical and theoretical ideas inspired by experiences in the JavaScript and Rust ecosystems. Delve into topics such as C Python, subclasses, internal markets, setup tools, backwards compatibility, ecosystem challenges, packaging, language standards, Unicode, exception modules, and annotations. Discover how Python can adapt and grow to meet the needs of future generations of developers.