[emodendroket]

OK. How does this answer my question, since presumably I would still want to identify at least the mediocrities rather than the complete jokers who have nothing to contribute?

[8note]

Get them all to roll three 6-sided dice, and pick the one with the largest sum

[emodendroket]

So we’re actually back to picking names out of a hat.

[jamesgill]

Have you tried picking names out of a hat, and comparing the results over time? I'm being serious.

[emodendroket]

No, I'm not in a position to conduct such an experiment. Even if all the interview process does is identify people who were conscientious enough to prepare well, it doesn't seem unfair to me.