it's a lower bar for entry, any kid can run a compiler -- it's harder to acquire a bulldozer and planning permits.
similarly if you look at 'diy' or 'garage' engineering you can find all sorts of hazardous/poorly-built/never-should-have-existed death traps. How many people have died in recent years from fractal burning?
it's still engineering -- they're building their own tools -- but it's within a realm (DIY/maker) that historically has undersold the dangers inherent with the things.
Why? Mostly because they're self-taught, mentorless, and without the direction within their education to be taught the importance of engineering rigor, similar to the kid given the compiler who starts making forkbombs and goofy dialogs to prank their friends.