The Radioactive Boy Scout

I wonder what drew Silverstein to highlight the dangers of youthful curiosity and obsession with science in this way.

The detailed descriptions made it almost feel like a cautionary tale, but I couldn't look away. Was anyone else disturbed by how easy it seemed for a kid to do this?

The book raises questions about ethics and oversight in science. Do you think this story will make readers more cautious about scientific pursuits?