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Explore a 20-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2022 that delves into the growing interest in computer programming among young people aged 5-18. Discover how this generation has recognized the connections between programming, technology, Bitcoin, climate change, and wealth creation. Learn about a case study where Python was introduced to youth, enabling them to analyze real-world issues like climate change, population growth, and carbon emissions using libraries such as Matplotlib, Numpy, and Pandas. Gain insights into the challenges, joys, and discoveries made by these young learners, and receive suggestions for future directions in teaching programming to the next generation.