I’m theoretically Mensa qualified but when I met some I turned away. My sense of what’s fun and creative did not align. At all.

Excellent question. For me, it has a lot to do with their sense of humor, general outlook, and their problem solving. ymmv

“good” book is highly subjective. It depends not only on your tastes but also on your general mood while reading it. Same for film and art. I saw the Mona Lisa in person and was completely unimpressed.

Actually intelligent, reads books, sense of humor, actually listens.

The “God” actually is a worldwide mega-corporation, or few business in a particular market