That’s a cool thought experiment, and can be useful in cases where people are lying about the intent of a system (ie poll tax - - > voter suppression), but it’s just a thought experiment, not a tautology. It’s a way to look at a system from a different viewpoint to gain insights. It’s not descriptive of reality.

Again, the point of electrification is not to burn down houses. If you agree with this statement, then your premise is wrong.