Can electrons enable instant data transmission across the universe?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of using electrons for instant data transmission across the universe. It concludes that electrons cannot occupy the same energy level simultaneously, which prevents the possibility of instant data transfer. The concept of monitoring one electron's reaction to another located at a distance is explored, but ultimately deemed impossible due to the distinct energy states of separated electrons.

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As I understand, electrons cannot be on the exact same level as another one in the universe. If we could move one electron in one placed and somehow monitor another ones reaction - would it be possible to instantly transmit data anywhere in the universe?
 
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If there would be "one electron here" and "one electron there", they could be distinguished, and have different energy states.
 

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