Throughout the history of life, as landscapes changed, so did the qualia that was noticed. But, as new landmarks and pathways impressed themselves upon our ancestors, the old ones didn’t go away, they moved into the background.
The qualia of the past may no longer hold our interest, but it remains within us, perhaps in genetic or cultural memory, waiting to speak to us again if need be. The landmarks and pathways of long ago can come back into our consciousness as intuition, or wisdom.
Certain of us will always remain in touch with the old, forgotten qualia.