Ziran

Thank you. For sure. Lacking intelligence is ignorance. For me, speaking only for myself, connection beyond myself requires strict agnostism: "I can't possibly know it."

My vote: The difference between intelligence and consciousness is like the difference between "can" and "should". An intelligent individual accurately considers, "Can it be done?". A conscious soul instead considers, "Should it be done?" "Can it be done?" is a simple matter of fact. in the same way, "intelligence" is a matter of fact. "Should it be done?" is much more complex. Answering accurately requires awareness of the consequences on others and oneself. In the same way, "consciousness" is a confluence of self awareness and connection with others beyond oneself. I hope this helps,