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I think your point about the desensitizing effect of safety gear en masse has some merit. For now though, I'm happy to remain blinking (blinkered?).
Yes, my light does make a difference on searing hot days, as long as the rechargeables are freshly topped up. Anything from 1/2W upwards is visible in bright light (I've seen it with my own eyes on others' bikes, as well as getting feedback from other road users about mine), and it also helps visibility if I'm going from bright conditions into dappled sunlight or tree cover, followed by a driver that's also having to adjust their retinal aperture.
I don't use the super-bright one during night rides, because in that context, it's blinding for people behind me.