Are Consciousness and Intelligence The Same Thing?

If we are talking about the ordinary consciousness of a sentient being,consciousness relates to thoughts in the mind, and so it is the same thing.

But when consciousness is realised as emptiness – uncontaminated pure consciousness – then this is not the same as intelligence. Through this realisation, insight is more forthcoming, and can express itself in a wholesome, unbiased way; without prejudice for or against, it remains impartial.

“Well, that’s a bit boring!”
Yes. A deep appreciation of beautiful boringness.

Ordinary consciousness is full of facts and opinions.
Pure consciousness has no opinions,
just a direct, deep appreciation = devotion to absolute truth.