Some paths appear to lead towards empowerment, but actually do the opposite. The best way of knowing the difference is to notice if the path leads towards integration or fragmentation. Granted, any path will provide at least some kind of benefit, but that won't be the direct path to empowerment.
Some paths are a mixture.
And indeed, there is a use for both getting rid of things and bringing things back. Most likely you would want to get less of what you don't want, and more of what you do want. But look at the overall direction of the path. The words describing a certain system might be misleading. Just because the PR says that this system will empower you and create wonders doesn't mean it is true.