I don't believe sentient AIs are impossible and I'm sorry if I gave that impression. But apart from that, yes, that is a roundabout version of my belief - though I would prefer the word "AI" be taboo'd in this case. This doesn't mean my way of thinking is set in stone, I still want to update my beliefs and seek ways to think about this differently.

If it was unclear, by "strong AI" I meant an AI that is capable of self-improving to the point of FOOM.