What particular scenario, in which zero knowledge proof (ZKP) is applied, can be taken as an illustration of:
"ignorance is bliss, tis folly to be wise"- Thomas Gray
One thing we know is that hidden randomization is one of the key features of ZKPs
http://people.csail.mit.edu/silvio/Selected%20Scientific%20Papers/Zero%20Knowledge/Noninteractive_Zero-Knowkedge.pdf
To each his sufferings: all are men
Condemned alike to groan
The tender for another's pain
The unfeeling for his own.
Yet, ah! why should they know their fate
Since sorrow never comes too late
And happiness too swiftly flies?
Thought would destroy their Paradise.
No more—where ignorance is bliss
'Tis folly to be wise.
-Thomas Gray
I can't think of an example where ignorance would impede the ability to use ZKPs. That could just be because I haven't thought it through enough (or am too ignorant), so if you (or anyone else) can think of an example that would be great.
Interesting question.
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