I don't think it's weak, I think it makes sense to have the proper balance of things--neither too many, nor too few.

I think blinking bikes are a step too far, and at worst, desensitize us when everything is blinking all the time. Just like warning labels and fine text on all the products we use--most I never even bother to read for better or worse. We also need to lay some responsibility on the vehicle driver's education and awareness too.

Larger lights can be used as some sort of light-up tape, to cover larger areas of the frame, if someone could invent it. I think It's only really necessary to have motorcycle or scooter level lighting at most. For instance, my bike has a B&M 4D Toplight at the rear, which is quite large (nearly the size of a scooter's taillight), and lights up pretty well with 4 LEDs. I just wish it lit up the whole thing better. It's certainly possible to make some larger aero lights as well if there was a demand for it.

I also have a fairly bright B&M Ixon IQ in front. With it on high power and the large taillight, I get the occasional comment that I'm mistaken for a small motorcycle. That makes me feel fairly confident that it's enough lighting, and something to aim for. I just need to get it running on a dynohub...