In a 1948 novel titled "Walden II", one of the characters states: "The chance that one man's vote will decide the issue in a national election...is less than the chance that he will be killed on his way to the polls." This statement addresses

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This statement highlights the concept of rational ignorance, where the perceived low impact of a single vote on the outcome of an election might lead a utility-maximizing individual to decide that the costs (time, effort) of voting or becoming informed about elections outweigh the benefits, thus choosing not to participate.

In a 1948 Novel Titled "Walden II", One of the Characters