1. Energy is the raw material of the universe.
2. Information is the organization of energy into reproducible patterns.
3. Consciousness is living information and energy (living energized information)
4. Consciousness is, therefore, intelligence.
5. Intelligence is information and energy that has self–referral or the ability to learn through experiences and the ability to reinterpret and influence one’s own information and energy states.
6. Consciousness is live, advanced, software–driven energized information.
7. Closest example: Advanced computer software which can type, correct, interpret, edit and store spoken or read information.

(Disclaimer: The views expressed in this write up are my own).