Title (Creative)

Question 1: If we have no free will, what is the power of conscious intention (if we have it)?

The power to self-generate conscious intention is part of the illusion of free will. Conscious intent is not an illusion.

In order to have conscious intention, we must have an object of conscious focus. We have no means to properly control what things are the objects of our conscious focus; thoughts are part of the determined nature of the universe. As such, the power to self-generate consciously intention is an illusion.

The conscious intent is not an illusion though. Just a moment ago, while thinking of how to demonstrate conscious intention, the intention to pick up my computer mouse entered my mind. I had no control over the focus of my consciousness, though it is certain that the intention was indeed still in my mind.

tl;dr Conscious intent exists; though, we have no power to control it.