The WCKD Organization, short for World in Catastrophe: Killzone Experiment Department, is a fictional group from the Maze Runner series created by James Dashner. It is depicted as a powerful and secretive organization that conducts experiments on humans to find a cure for a deadly virus known as the Flare. WCKD believes that extreme conditions can help identify individuals with immunity to the virus. To achieve this, they create dangerous environments, such as the Maze, where subjects, known as Gladers, must navigate challenges to survive. The organization’s controversial methods raise ethical questions about the value of human life in the pursuit of scientific progress.